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Troopers Arrest Subject for DUI, Weapon, and Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop


Date Posted: Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old William Case of Greenwood, DE for DUI, weapon, and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred in the Milford area on Tuesday evening.

On June 14, 2022 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of southbound Bay Road south of Milford Neck Road observed a green and black Harley Davidson Touring motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. The trooper began following the motorcycle and observed additional moving violations as it entered the town of Milford. A traffic stop was conducted in the parking lot of the M&T Bank, addressed at 673 North Dupont Boulevard. When the trooper approached the motorcycle, the operator began fleeing on foot. The trooper gave chase and the operator, identified as William Case, was taken into custody after a taser deployment and utilization of a DSP canine. A search of Case led to the discovery of approximately 0.40 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded untraceable 9-millimeter handgun.

Case was wearing Pagan outlaw motorcycle club attire and displayed signs of impairment. Computer checks of Case revealed that he has two prior convictions for DUI. Case was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the canine apprehension. Upon his release he was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

  • Possession of an Untraceable Firearm (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
  • Illegal Gang Participation (Felony)
  • 3rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence (Felony)
  • Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Numerous traffic offenses

Case was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,211 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 061522  1251

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