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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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DSP News Release: * Updated Release * Traffic Stop Results in Drugs, Untaxed Cigarettes and Fireworks
Location: Northbound lanes of USRT 13, 2-miles north of Laurel Town Limits
Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Suspect(s):
· Mr. Navid Ahadian, 24, of Unit Block of 4th Avenue, Huntington Station, NY
· Mr. Payam Golestanipour, 28, Unit Block of Plymouth Road, Great Neck, NY
Resume:
The Delaware State Police have reviewed the aforementioned charges with the Attorney General's Office. Following a review of the incident it was determined that the charges would be amended to the following:
Mr. Navid Ahadian and Mr. Payam Golestanipou were both formally charged with the following criminal offenses:
· 1-Count of Maintaining a Vehicle (Felony) · 1-Count of Possession with Intent to Delivery Marijuana (Felony) · 1-Count of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree · 2-Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) · 1-Count of Possession of Untaxed Tobacco Products (Misdemeanor) · 1-Count of Sale and/or Possession of Fireworks (Misdemeanor)
In addition to the criminal offenses, Mr. Ahadian was also charged with the following traffic charges:
· Driving Under the Influence · Speeding in Excess of Posted 55mph Limit · Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession · No License Plate or Any Portion Covered with Tint
Both parties were subsequently committed to Sussex Correctional Center in lieu of bond. Mr. Ahadian's bail was $14,604.00 cash bond. Mr. Golestanipou's bail was $14,002.00.
DELAWARE STATE POLICE Superintendent Colonel Robert M. Coupe
Presented by Public Information Officer Cpl/1 Angela J. Garnsey P.O. Box 430| Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.270.2683 | angela.garnsey@state.de.us
DSP News Release: Traffic Stop Results in Drugs, Untaxed Cigarettes and Fireworks
Location: Northbound lanes of USRT 13, 2-miles north of Laurel Town Limits
Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Suspect(s):
Resume:
On Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, at approximately 8:44 pm, a patrol Trooper assigned to Troop 5 located in Bridgeville, observed a silver Honda sedan speeding in the northbound lanes of USRT 13.
The Trooper activated his emergency equipment at which time the sedan pulled to the shoulder of the roadway. The Trooper contacted the operator of the vehicle identified as Mr. Navid Ahadian, 24, of the Unit Block of 4th Avenue, Huntington Station, NY.
Due to inconsistencies in statements from Mr. Ahadian and the passenger identified as Mr. Payam Golestanipou, 28, of the Unit Block of Plymouth Road, Great Neck, New York, both parties were were detained.
As the investigation unfolded the patrol Trooper, conducted field sobriety tests, which concluded that Mr. Ahadian was operating the vehicle while impaired.
A search of the vehicle revealed 28 cartons of cigarettes, approximately 15-grams of marijuana and related drug paraphernalia as well as fireworks inside the vehicle.
Both parties were placed under arrest and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5 without incident.
Mr. Ahadian was formally charged with the following offenses:
Mr. Golestanipou was formally charged with the following offenses:
Mr. Ahadian was issued a $14,401.00 cash bond. Mr. Golestanipour was issued a $13,700.00 cash bond. Both parties were committed to Sussex Correctional Center in default of bond.
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