State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 – Operator of a Ford Taurus Attempts to Flee from a Traffic Stop

 

Location: Greenhurst Farm Road, West of Shawnee Road, Greenwood, DE

 

Date of Occurrence:  Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at approximately 7:57 pm

 

Suspect(s): Ms. Tara L. Garrison, 29, of the 28000 Block of Clayton Street, Dagsboro

 

Resume:

 

On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009, a Delaware State Trooper traveling northbound on Shawnee Road south of Mennonite School Road, observed a Ford Taurus Station Wagon, disregard a stop sign.  As the Trooper activated his emergency equipment, the operator of the vehicle veered off the roadway into a ditch, where the vehicle became stuck.  An unknown passenger fled from the vehicle. 


The driver identified as Ms. Tara Garrison, 29, of the 28000 Block of Clayton Street, abruptly exited the vehicle at which time the Trooper detained her. 

 

The Trooper conducted field sobriety tests and Ms. Garrison was found to be under the influence.  In addition, a computer check confirmed that Ms. Garrison had an invalid driver’s license and was in possession of drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine and marijuana. 

 

Ms. Garrison was disorderly during her transfer to Troop 5, during which time she urinated in the Trooper’s patrol vehicle.  Once at Troop 5, Ms. Garrison was formally charged with the following:

 

  • 1-Count of Maintaining a Vehicle for Keeping Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • 1-Count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Narcotic Schedule II Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • 1-Count of Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
  • 1-Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
  • Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs (Misdemeanor)
  • Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign (Traffic Charge)
  • Improper Lane Change (Traffic Charge)
  • Littering on the Highway (Violation)
  • Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor)
  • Disorderly Conduct (Misdemeanor)
  • Driving While Suspended/Revoked (Traffic Charge)
  • 2-Counts of Failure to Comply with Taking of Photos & Fingerprints (Misdemeanor)

 

Ms. Garrison was committed in lieu of $5,300.00 secured bond.  The passenger that fled from the vehicle was not identified by Ms. Garrison.  In addition, a check of the area was conducted without success.

 

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