Troopers Arrest Man for DUI and Felony Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Seaford

Date Posted: Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Jeremy Ferrell of Bridgeville, Delaware, for DUI and felony drug offenses following a traffic stop in Seaford last night.

On September 6, 2024, at approximately 11:48 p.m., a trooper on patrol was traveling behind a black Chevrolet Trailblazer on Sussex Highway northbound in the area of Concord Road in Seaford. A computer inquiry of the Chevrolet's Delaware registration revealed the tag was expired. The trooper conducted a traffic stop, and made contact with the driver and sole occupant, identified as Jeremy Ferrell. During the contact with Ferrell, the trooper observed multiple signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Following the tests, Ferrell was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the Chevrolet was conducted, which led to the discovery of approximately 14.53 grams of methamphetamine packaged in 7 bags, and various paraphernalia including a digital scale, distribution/packaging materials, glass pipes, and cut straws.

Items seized from Ferrell

Ferrell 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 Sussex Correctional Institution on a $9,620 secured bond.

• Possess with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Expired Tags

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