Milton Man Indicted for Possessing a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number

WILMINGTON, Del. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 17, 2026, charging a Milton, Delaware, man with unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition.

According to the indictment, on December 9, 2025, Andre Brickhouse, 34, was found in possession of a 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number, a large-capacity magazine, and 21 rounds of ammunition. Brickhouse is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition because of a prior felony conviction.

Brickhouse is charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 15 years of imprisonment. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division made the announcement. ATF and the Laurel Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Corey J. Hauser is prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District CourtLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. for the District of Delaware or on PACERLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. by searching for Case No. 1:26-cr-45.

The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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