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Troopers Arrest Milton Woman in Stolen Acura Following Pursuit


Date Posted: Friday, July 5th, 2024

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Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Jenifer Hirl of Milton, Delaware, for multiple offenses following a pursuit in a stolen Acura yesterday near Milton.

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:19 p.m. troopers were notified of a stolen Acura ATL from New Jersey that was being electronically tracked, driving southbound on Coastal Highway near Milton. Troopers found the car on West Randor Drive in Milton and tried to pull it over, but it did not stop. During the pursuit, the Acura drove on several area streets until it returned to West Randor Drive and stopped. The driver, identified as Jenifer Hirl, attempted to walk away but was quickly arrested after a brief struggle. Hirl was taken to Troop 7 and throughout their contact, troopers saw signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.

At Troop 7, Hirl was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,900 cash bond.

Jenifer Hirl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Receive or Transfer a Stolen Vehicle (Felony)
  • Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
  • DUI
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Several Traffic Violations

 

 

 

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