Claymont- Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old Jacob Steele 4th of Claymont on drug charges Tuesday night.

On August 17, 2021, at approximately 10:45 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police New Castle County Governor’s Task Force (Delaware State Police and Delaware Probation and Parole) were conducting proactive patrol in the Claymont area. While in the parking lot of the Wawa, located at 2621 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703, members of GTF observed Jacob Steele exit from the passenger side of a vehicle. GTF unit members were familiar with Steele and were aware that he had an active capias and active warrant out of New Castle County Police Department.

GTF unit members attempted to contact Steele at which time a foot pursuit ensued. After a brief struggle Steele was taken into custody without further incident. During a search incident to arrest, GTF unit members recovered approximately 27.09 grams of Methamphetamine and 3 grams of cocaine.

Steele was transported to Troop 1 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Resisting Arrest

Steele was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $60,750 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 082021 0945

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