Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley
Delaware State Police arrested Ainka Wilson, 49, of Smyrna, DE, for felony DUI and weapon charges following a traffic stop early this morning.
On February 3, 2023, at approximately 2:22 a.m., a trooper on patrol on Route 13 in the area of Smyrna Leipsic Road observed a white Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound on Route 13 failing to stay within its lane of travel. A traffic stop was initiated, and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, Ainka Wilson. Upon contact, the trooper immediately smelled an odor of alcoholic beverages and observed signs of impairment. Wilson was subsequently taken into custody without incident for DUI. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun. A computer inquiry revealed Wilson has three prior DUI convictions and is also a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.
Wilson was transported to Troop 9 where she was charged with the following crimes:
Wilson was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $28,001 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell
Released: 020323 0924
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