Millsboro- The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old RYAN K. SELBY of Millsboro, DE after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a handgun.
The incident occurred on August 18, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., when a Trooper observed a black Nissan Titan traveling on Dupont Blvd. south of Washington Street, with the operator not properly restrained. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Ryan Selby. A computer inquiry revealed that Shelby had a suspended driver’s license.
An inventory search of the vehicle was being conducted prior to it being towed, when the Trooper located a 9mm handgun inside the glove compartment of the vehicle. The handgun was loaded with 13 bullets and had an obliterated serial number. A search of Selby’s person was conducted when 10 bags (approximately .070 grams) of heroin was discovered.
Selby was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon By Person Prohibit Who Also Possesses Controlled Substance (felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Conviction of Use Possession or Sale of Drugs (felony)
- Possession of a Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated or Altered Serial Number (felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon A Firearm (felony)
- Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
- Operating a Vehicle With Improper Window Tinting
- Driver must wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt
Selby was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $12902.00 cash only bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 081920 0951
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