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Traffic Stop Leads to Weapon and Drug Arrest- Dover


Date Posted: Thursday, January 27th, 2022

Dover, DE-  Delaware State Police arrested Marc Cushman, 41, of Dover, and Caitlyn Buckley, 20, of Smyrna, for weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop in Dover.

On January 26, 2022, at approximately 10:29 p.m., a trooper on routine patrol in the area of South DuPont Hwy (US 13) and S. State Street observed a white Cadillac Escalade traveling southbound on US 13 at a high rate of speed with no license plate displayed. The driver made an abrupt right turn into the Rite Aid parking lot located at 1580 S. DuPont Hwy. A traffic stop was initiated on the Escalade. The driver began driving in a circular motion in the parking lot before finally parking in a parking space. Contact was made with the driver, who was later identified as Marc Cushman, and passenger Caitlyn Buckley. Cushman was observed making furtive movements in the vehicle during the traffic stop. The trooper asked Cushman to exit the Cadillac, and a criminal investigation ensued. Drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view inside the vehicle, and Caitlyn was asked to exit. Upon exiting, Caitlyn became disorderly, and while being taken into custody, a silver revolver was observed inside the vehicle. Cushman was taken into custody without incident. An odor of marijuana was detected emitting from inside the Escalade, and a probable cause search was conducted with the following items located:

  • Harrington and Richardson Arms Company handgun
  • Approximately .032 grams of crystal methamphetamine 
  • Approximately 31.04 grams of marijuana
  • 4- Dextroamphetamine pills

Cushman and Caitlyn were charged with the following crimes at Delaware State Police Troop 3:

 

cushman

                                        Marc Cushman

  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana (Civil Offense)
  • Possession of a Firearm while under the Influence
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Reckless Driving
  • Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
  • Failure to Have Required Insurance
  • Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
  • Failure to Transfer Title
  • Failure to Have Number Plate Secured to Vehicle

Marc was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,103.00 cash bond.

 

buckley

                                                   Caitlyn Buckley

  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana (Civil Offense)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance

Caitlyn was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on her own recognizance.

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