Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troopers Arrest Milford Man on Multiple Drug and Weapon Charges-Harrington

Date Posted: Monday, February 3rd, 2020

Harrington- The Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Brian W. Holben after he was found to be driving under the influence and in possession of a weapon and drugs.

The incident occurred on February 2, 2020 at approximately 5:42 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Beebe Road and Woodyard Road, Harrington, for a maroon Ford F-150 blocking the roadway. Upon arrival, Holben was located in the driver’s seat of the F-150 and appeared to be confused and disoriented. A DUI investigation ensued. A computer inquiry revealed that Holben’s license was suspended and that he was a person prohibited from possessing a weapon or ammunition. It was also discovered that the truck was unregistered and the registration had been altered. Holben was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and the following was located:

A Remington 870 12G Shotgun
Shotgun ammunition
Approximately 10.99 grams of marijuana
Approximately 10.19 grams cocaine
Drug paraphernalia

Holben was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Possession of a Firearm Within 10 Years of Prior Conviction of Any Felony
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony
Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance
Possession of Destructive Weapon
Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs
Alter or Falsify Registration Card
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving While Suspended
Failure to Have Insurance Identification
Expired Tags
Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession
Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Possession of Marijuana
No person shall stop, stand, or park where obstruct free passage of traffic