Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Bridgeville man after a pursuit led to the recovery of a stolen ATV.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at approximately 1:03 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive for reports of an off road vehicle driving on the roadway and causing a disturbance. Upon arrival to the area, Troopers observed a black ATV. As Troopers began to approach the ATV, the driver made a U-turn and began to flee. A vehicle pursuit ensued and the ATV drove off the roadway and into a field where it struck a tree. The operator jumped off the ATV and began to flee on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody and identified as 24-year-old Tijere M. Baldwin.
Further investigation revealed that the Honda ATV was reported stolen out of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.
Baldwin was transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:
- Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1500 (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Illegal Operation of an Off Highway Vehicle
- Operating an Off Highway Vehicle on Private Property
- Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle At an Excessive Rate of Speed
- Other traffic related offenses
Baldwin was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,007.00 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 083018 1039
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