Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Andrew Long of Millsboro, DE on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop Saturday night.

On April 2, 2022, at approximately 7:06 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Park Avenue, Georgetown observed a Blue Ford Explorer operated by Andrew Long who had active warrants for his arrest and did not possess a valid license. A traffic stop was initiated, and upon Long pulling his vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, he immediately exited and began to flee on foot while carrying a handgun. The trooper chased the suspect and gave verbal commands. Long eventually gave up, dropped the gun, and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident. The loaded 9mm handgun was recovered and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 1.3 grams of marijuana. A computer inquiry revealed Long is a person prohibited from possessing a weapon.

Long was transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony)- 3 counts
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Marijuana
• Driving While Suspended
• Failure to Have Insurance
• Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Long was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $101,502 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 040322 1011

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