Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Daniel Rojas of Newark, DE following a traffic stop on Saturday morning.

On April 9^th, 2022, at approximately 10:29 a.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE noticed a gray Acura TSX traveling on the onramp for southbound Interstate 295. The trooper observed the Acura make two improper lane changes while proceeding onto the highway. A traffic stop was initiated and the Acura came to a stop on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 295 at the offramp for Dupont Highway. Upon contact with the driver, identified as Daniel Rojas, troopers conducted a computer inquiry and determined Rojas had an active capias and a suspended driver’s license. Rojas was taken into custody without incident and a subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded Ruger SR9 handgun. Rojas is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Rojas was transported to Troop 2 and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended / Revoked

Rojas was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and was released after posting $3,600 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 041122  1537

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