Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troopers Arrest Man Following Road Rage Incident in Hockessin

Date Posted: Saturday, July 27th, 2024

Wright

Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Steven Wright of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and related charges stemming from a road rage incident that occurred Sunday night in Hockessin.

On July 21, 2024, at approximately 7:17 p.m., troopers responded to the area of Limestone Road and Brackenville Road for a report of a collision. While responding, troopers were notified of an unrelated road rage incident between a white Chevrolet Uplander and a black Chrysler Voyager in which the driver of the Chevrolet displayed a black handgun multiple times. Both of the minivans stopped at the collision scene. Upon arriving, troopers made contact with the Chevrolet’s driver, identified as Steven Wright, and took him into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the minivan led to the discovery of a loaded black handgun in a bag between the driver and passenger seats.

During the investigation, troopers learned Wright had arrived at a party in Hockessin and displayed a black handgun. The driver of the Chrysler, a 23-year-old man, and his passengers were leaving the party as Wright arrived. Wright then followed the Chrysler as it drove away from the residence. The driver of the Chrysler did not know Wright or why he was following him. Wright drove recklessly as he continued to follow the Chrysler. He drove next to the minivan multiple times and displayed the black handgun. In one instance, Wright slammed on his brakes while in front, causing the Chrysler to hit the rear of his van. The Chrysler stopped upon seeing Fire Police officers at the collision scene on Limestone Road and informed them of the road rage incident. The Chevrolet also stopped. No injury was reported.

A computer inquiry revealed Wright is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. Wright was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $32,600 cash bond.