State Police Arrest Man for Felony Terroristic Threatening Charges Following Incident at Christiana Mall

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

The Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Devin Cunningham of Bear, Delaware, for felony terroristic threatening charges following a false bomb threat at the Christiana Mall in Newark on Saturday.

On August 3, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., troopers responded to the Christiana Mall, 750 Mall Road, Newark, for a report of a bomb threat. Upon arriving, troopers made contact with Christiana Mall Security and learned that a male suspect made threatening statements to them about returning to the mall with a bomb, blowing it up, and killing everyone inside. Despite an extensive search, troopers were unable to locate the suspect.

The investigation revealed the suspect was denied entry into the mall after refusing to remove the black ski mask he was wearing. The suspect argued with security, made multiple threatening statements, and caused a disturbance. The suspect fled in a grey sedan before troopers arrived.

Through investigation means, troopers identified the suspect as Devin Cunningham. Troopers made contact with Cunningham and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On August 4, 2024, Cunningham turned himself in at Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

Devin Cunningham

• Terroristic Threatening (Felony) - 2 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Disorderly Conduct

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