Man Caught with 22 Grams of Cocaine During Traffic Stop

A Delaware man is facing several charges after a traffic stop over a driving violation allegedly led to the discovery of a large stash of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.

According to reports, just before 5:00 PM on July 16, someone later identified as a 34-year-old man from Dover was driving an Acura MDX around the Seaford area. A deputy spotted his vehicle as he turned a corner and reportedly failed to use his turn signal.

After initiating a traffic stop, the deputy reported that the driver appeared to be ignoring them since he did not pull over right away. When they got to a dead end, the man stopped and got out of the vehicle. It was reported that the exchange between the driver and the deputy was further complicated when the man allegedly hit him multiple times and ignored the law enforcement officer’s orders when they tried to arrest him. Before he was detained, the man was reportedly able to run away. Within moments, he was caught by the police.

The authorities reported that when they searched the Acura, they found just under 22 grams of cocaine. They also discovered about $900, and they assumed it was earned through drug sales.

The man was taken into custody and transported to Troop 5 for multiple preliminary charges including one tier 3 felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, one felony count of resisting arrest with force or violence, one felony count of disregarding a police officer’s signal, offensive touching of a law enforcement officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia, in addition to a citation for failure to use his turn signal. At his arraignment, the judge ordered that he be held in lieu of a $23,501 cash bond. He was booked into the Sussex Correctional Institution.

If you or someone you love is suspected of a drug offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.