Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Arrests Man for DUI, Gun, and Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Seaford

Date Posted: Monday, November 25th, 2024

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Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Juda Hudson of Laurel, Delaware, for DUI, gun, and drug offenses following a traffic stop in Seaford early Saturday morning.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 12:59 a.m., a trooper on patrol on Middleford Road, east of Sussex Highway in Seaford saw a maroon Chevrolet Equinox crossed over the lane yellow lines several times. The trooper stopped the SUV, made contact with the driver and sole occupant, identified as Juda Hudson. During the contact with Hudson, the trooper saw signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Hudson was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the Chevrolet was conducted, which led to the discovery of approximately 136.69 grams of marijuana in various packages and a loaded handgun under the driver seat.

Hudson was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $15,502 secured bond.

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Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession a Firearm by Person Prohibited who also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence
Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Failure to Drive in Proper Lane and Direction