Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Jason D. Gilbert and 22-year-old Joshua Baull both of Millsboro, DE after a hit and run crash led to a pursuit and the discovery of drugs.
The incident occurred on May 5, 2020 at approximately 1:33 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the PotNets Seaside Neighborhood, in reference to a hit and run crash involving a silver Chevrolet Trailblazer. Upon arrival to the area, Troopers observed a Trailblazer matching the description of the vehicle involved. A traffic stop was initiated, when the driver failed to stop and continued to flee while committing several traffic violations. The vehicle eventually came to a stop after getting stuck in the grass off of Legion Road.
Troopers made contact with the driver, Jason Gilbert and passenger Joshua Baull when an odor of marijuana was detected. Through further investigations it was learned that Gilbert made contact with a 24-year-old male in the parking lot of the Wawa in Long Neck. The victim advised that Gilbert approached him in an aggressive manner and asked him if he wanted to purchase heroin. The victim proceeded to leave the parking lot in his vehicle, when Gilbert continued to follow him. As the victim was attempting to get away from Gilbert, Gilbert rear ended the victim’s vehicle twice. The victim was eventually able to get away uninjured. It was subsequently learned that Baull was the registered owner of the Trialblazer and he allowed Gilbert to drive the vehicle, knowing that Gilbert’s license was suspended.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following:
- Approximately 21.03 grams of THC wax
- Approximately 56.15 grams of marijuana
- Drug paraphernalia
- 20 counterfeit 100 dollar bills
- Over $150 in suspected drug proceeds
Gilbert and Baull were taken into custody without further incident and transported back to Troop 7 where they were charged with the following:
Jason Gilbert:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
- Reckless Endanger First Degree (Felony)
- Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
- Forgery 1st Degree/ Possession Written Instrument (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Fail to Obey an Emergency Order
- Multiple Traffic Related Offenses
Gilbert was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $33110.00 unsecured bond.
Joshua Baull:
- Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Fail to Obey an Emergency Order
- Authorizing or Permitting Operate By Other
Baull was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $10701.00 unsecured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 050520 0942
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