Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Troopers Arrest Teen for Multiple Gun and Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Camden Wyoming

Date Posted: Friday, July 5th, 2024

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The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Dover, Delaware, for multiple gun and drug offenses following a traffic stop that occurred in Camden Wyoming on Friday morning.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 9:51 a.m., a trooper on patrol noticed the driver of a black 2007 Lincoln Navigator was not wearing his seatbelt while traveling on South State Street in the area of Troop 3. The trooper conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the Lincoln’s 17-year-old driver, who did not have a valid driver license. During the traffic stop, a search of the driver’s person led to the discovery of approximately 1 gram of marijuana wax. Subsequently, a probable cause search of the Lincoln led to the discovery of a loaded Derringer handgun, and several rounds of .25 caliber ammunition. The driver was taken into custody without incident. A computer check showed that the gun had been reported as stolen in Ohio.

The 17-year-old was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Vision Quest Detention Center on a $16,202 secured bond.

Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Under 18 (Felony)
Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited who also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of Ammunition by Person Under 18 (Felony)
Possess Marijuana Under 18
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving Without a Valid License
Driver Must Wear Property Fastened Seatbelt