Governor’s Task Force arrests two men for gun and drug charges

The Delaware State Police arrested 27-year-old John Hernandez of New Castle and 32-year-old Shakair Miller of Wilmington for gun and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred in Wilmington on Monday night.

On January 13, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of South Market Street in Wilmington when they observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee with multiple equipment violations. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the Jeep, and made contact with the driver, identified as John Hernandez.

A computer inquiry of Hernandez revealed he did not have a valid driver’s license. Detectives also engaged the passenger, who initially provided a fictitious name and date of birth, but was later positively identified as Shakair Miller.

A computer inquiry of Miller revealed he had a capias for his arrest issued by the New Castle County Superior Court. Hernandez and Miller were subsequently taken into custody without incident.

During the traffic stop, detectives conducted a search of Hernandez, Miller, and the Jeep, which led to the discovery of the following items:

• A loaded Ruger handgun, which was concealed in a jacket found in the rear passenger seat
• A variety of bags containing approximately 42.4 grams of crack cocaine
• 41 baggies containing approximately 1.23 grams of heroin
• Various paraphernalia to include a digital scale, and distribution/packaging materials

Hernandez and Miller were taken to Troop 2, where they were each charged with multiple crimes.

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Hernandez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $142,320 cash bond.

A computer inquiry revealed Miller is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $143,100 cash bond.

Both are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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