Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troopers Arrest Man for Drug and Traffic Offenses Following Pursuit in Newark

Date Posted: Thursday, November 14th, 2024

The Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark, Delaware, for multiple drug and traffic offenses following a pursuit in Newark yesterday afternoon.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a trooper on patrol on East Chestnut Hill Road in the area of Marrows Road in Newark observed a gray Ford Fusion with a fictitious Delaware Temporary tag traveling on East Chestnut Hill Road. The trooper conducted a computer inquiry of the tag, which confirmed the registration was fictitious. The trooper then initiated a traffic stop, which the driver of the Ford disregarded as the Ford entered Brookside Plaza Shopping Center. The Ford proceeded through the shopping center before driving over a curb, across a grassy area, and across the sidewalk onto Marrows Road. The Ford then turned onto Kensington Lane, where it continued to flee at a high rate of speed. The Ford eventually came to a stop in front of a residence on Korda Drive, where the driver, identified as Savon Roy, fled on foot but was quickly taken into custody without incident.

Once in custody, Roy was taken to an area hospital by EMS for a medical emergency. A search of Roy’s person led to the discovery of a clear plastic bag containing remnants of an off-white powder. Further investigation revealed Roy had concealed the bag in his pants and ripped it open to release the powder. Additionally, a search of the Ford led to the discovery of multiple bags containing approximately 61.5 grams of marijuana. A computer inquiry of Roy revealed he had a warrant for his arrest issued by the New Castle County Police Department, and multiple capiases for his arrest.

After Roy was released from the hospital, he was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $3,005 secured bond.