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
Holben was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $62700.00 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 020320 0948
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