State Police Arrest Philadelphia Man on Felony Charges Following Road Rage Incident

Date Posted: Saturday, November 30th, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Wayne Burnett-Preyer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on multiple felony charges after responding to reports of a fight stemming from a road rage incident on Friday afternoon.

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., troopers responded to North Dupont Highway and School Lane in New Castle, where they began investigating the reported altercation and its connection to a road rage incident. The investigation revealed that two 20-year-old men, one from Texas and the other from North Carolina, were driving north on Route 1 near the Roth Bridge when they switched from the right to the left lane. At that time, the driver of a white Ford pickup truck, later identified as Burnett-Preyer, was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed behind them and abruptly engaged his brakes, nearly rear-ending the victims' vehicle in the left lane.

Despite changing lanes multiple times to allow Burnett-Preyer to pass, the victims reported that he continued to follow them aggressively. The pursuit led them through several locations, including Newport, Commons Boulevard, East Basin Road, and North Dupont Highway. At two separate intersections, Burnett-Preyer allegedly used his vehicle to block the victim's car. He then exited his vehicle, aggressively approached them, and attempted to get them to exit their vehicle. Concerned motorists who witnessed the encounters called 911.

The victims contacted a friend, a 19-year-old man from Newport, for assistance. When the friend arrived, Burnett-Preyer reportedly began pursuing all three individuals in his vehicle. The victims updated 911 about their location, leading troopers to the Dash-In at 154 N. Dupont Highway. Troopers arrived at the scene and took Burnett-Preyer into custody without incident. No injuries were reported.

A search of Burnett-Preyer's vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm handgun concealed under the driver's seat and approximately 45.73 grams of marijuana. Burnett-Preyer was transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released after posting a $4,200 secured bond.

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited who also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity
• Harassment- 3 counts
• Menacing- 3 counts
• Disorderly Conduct - 2 counts
• Reckless Driving

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