Newark Man Charged After Gun Threat at Medical Office Over Billing Dispute

A 73-year-old Newark resident faces felony charges after allegedly showing a handgun to a medical office worker and making threatening comments during a billing dispute. Delaware State Police arrested Teddy Torres following the March 19th incident and found a weapon matching the description during a traffic stop.

Delaware State Police have taken a 73-year-old Newark resident into custody on felony weapon charges following an incident where he allegedly displayed a firearm and made threatening remarks to a healthcare worker during a billing disagreement.

Authorities responded to a medical facility at 1 Centurian Drive in Newark on March 20, 2026, following reports of a weapons incident that had occurred the previous afternoon. According to investigators, Teddy Torres had visited the office on March 19th seeking to discuss a billing matter with a particular staff member.

During their discussion, police say Torres pulled up his shirt to expose a firearm he was carrying and made comments suggesting he could easily hold the worker hostage. The employee provided law enforcement with details about the weapon’s appearance.

Investigators determined Torres was the suspect and discovered he possessed a valid concealed carry permit. Officers later spotted Torres driving on Lucerne Drive in Newark and pulled him over. When they searched him, they found a handgun that corresponded with the description given by the medical office employee.

Following his arrest, Torres was transported to Troop 6 headquarters where he faced multiple charges. Justice of the Peace Court 2 arraigned him and set his bond at $67,000 cash. He was then transferred to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

The charges against Torres include:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Harassment