Dover- The Delaware State Police have arrested Drew E. Forrester, 24, 0f Clayton, DE, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm and drugs.

The incident occurred on February 21, 2020 at approximately 8:22 p.m., on N. Dupont Highway, Dover, when a Trooper initiated a traffic stop on 2008 Grey Dodge Charger for having window tint without a waiver.  Upon contact with the driver and sole occupant, Drew Forrester, an odor of marijuana was detected.

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

• Unloaded Taurus .40 handgun
• A fully loaded (15 rounds) magazine
• Approximately 58.01 grams of Marijuana

Forrester was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 9 where he was charged with the following:

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon A Firearm
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon By Person Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana
• Operating a Vehicle With Improper Window Tinting

Forrester was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on his own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022220 0917

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