Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Dover – The Delaware State Police have arrested two Dover residents after a brief pursuit led to the discovery of illegal drugs.

The incident occurred around 5:03 p.m. Tuesday March 21, 2017 as a trooper on patrol in the area of the Dover Toll Plaza observed a 2017 black Chevrolet Impala traveling southbound on Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Highway (SR1) in an erratic manner.  When the trooper pulled behind the Impala and attempted to perform a traffic stop, the car aggressively increased its speed and exited SR1 southbound onto westbound Puncheon Run.  The Chevrolet continued to pass other vehicles on the roadway and upon approaching South DuPont Highway (US13), failed to negotiate the right turn to travel southbound.  The vehicle exited the west side of the highway and crashed into three parked vehicles for sale in the parking lot of Hertrich Nissan of Dover, located at 1378 South DuPont Highway.

Once stopped, the operator, who was later identified as Adam D. Scott, 43 of Dover, attempted to flee the area on foot, but was quickly apprehended after being Tasered by the pursuing trooper.  A passenger, who was identified as Kiauna R. Collins, 37 of Dover, remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the Chevy Impala revealed two plastic bags containing 126.07 grams of crack cocaine.

Adam Scott and Kiauna Collins were transported to Troop 3 in Camden where Scott was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disregarding a Police Officer Signal, Conspiracy 2nd, Resisting Arrest, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, and other traffic related charges.  Scott was also wanted on eight capiases out of various courts in Kent County.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $43,504.00 secured bond.

Kiauna Collins was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Hindering Prosecution, and Conspiracy 2nd.  She also had two capiases out of Kent County courts.  She was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $42,500.00 secured bond.

Released: 032217 1015

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