Crime & Safety

Wilmington Police Arrest Man Wanted In Florida

Santiago Alvarez, 34, of Plantation, FL was wanted on firearms charges.

Santiago Alvarez, age 34, of Plantation, FL, is facing extradition back to Florida.
Santiago Alvarez, age 34, of Plantation, FL, is facing extradition back to Florida. (Wilmington Police Department)

WILMINGTON, MA — Police arrested a man wanted in Broward County, FL on firearms charges last week. Wilmington police were called to the Burger King on Lowell Street Thursday for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Police determined that Santiago Alvarez, age 34, of Plantation, FL, the lone occupant of the vehicle, had an outstanding warrant.

Alvarez was arrested without incident as a fugitive from custody. He is facing extradition to Florida.

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