Delaware State Police arrested 60-year-old Goldie Neibert of Lewes, Delaware, for drug and DUI offenses following a crash investigation that occurred Monday night in Claymont.
On July 29, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., troopers responded to Ridge Road at the intersection with Naamans Road in Claymont for a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a white Chevrolet Equinox and a red Chevrolet Silverado. Upon arriving, troopers learned EMS initially found the operator and sole occupant of the Equinox, identified as Goldie Neibert, unconscious in the driver’s seat from an apparent drug overdose. Neibert became responsive after EMS administered Narcan and was subsequently transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned the Silverado was stopped at a traffic light in the left turn lane of Ridge Road southbound at the intersection with Naamans Road. At the same time, the Equinox was traveling southbound on Ridge Road, approaching the rear of the Silverado. The Equinox did not stop, and the front of the Equinox struck the rear of the Silverado. The 45-year-old driver of the Silverado was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.
During the investigation, troopers conducted a search of the Equinox and discovered 241 small clear bags with blue wax paper containing approximately 1.687 grams of heroin located in the center console. Troopers also conducted a computer inquiry of Neibert, and discovered her Delaware Driver’s License was revoked. Upon making contact with Neibert at the hospital, troopers observed multiple signs of impairment. Neibert was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $5,000 secured bond.
- Possess with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
- Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
- Driving While Revoked
- Additional Traffic Violations