Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Terrence Mears of Cincinnati, Ohio and 19-year-old Jermaine Walker of Felton, DE on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop that occurred in the Dover area on Tuesday evening.

On May 31, 2022, at approximately 8:59 p.m., troopers on patrol observed a gold Dodge Grand Caravan traveling northbound on Main Street in the area of Port Mahon Road. One of the vehicle’s headlights was not functioning, and a traffic stop was initiated on Main Street. Troopers contacted the occupants of the vehicle, which included operator Terrence Mears, passenger Jermaine Walker, a juvenile female passenger, and an infant. Troopers detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the minivan, and computer checks indicated that Walker had an active capias for his arrest. Both Walker and Mears were taken into custody at the scene without incident. An ensuing search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 87.16 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a High Standard revolver with an obliterated serial number. Walker is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.

Mears and Walker were transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

Terrence Mears:

• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon With an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Failure to Have Two Headlamps

Mears was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and released on $43,001 unsecured bond.

Jermaine Walker:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon With an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Walker was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $43,001 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 060222  1337

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