Burglary Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

Location of Incident: U. S. 113 southbound north of Bowers Beach Road, Kent County, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday July 4, 2009 at 1905 hours

Suspect(s): James T. Guinn, 20, Frederica, DE

State Police arrest burglary suspect after he lead them on a chase

On Saturday July 4th just after 7 pm a trooper was in the area of U S 113 near Bowers Beach Road when he had the opportunity to clock a Pontiac Gram Am traveling 85 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. The trooper stopped the car and made contact with Guinn who was operating the vehicle. Guinn gave the trooper a false name and drove off while the trooper was walking back to his car to check Guinn’s information. The trooper began to follow Guinn.

Guinn fled south on Bay Road and continued on to Barretts Chapel Road where Guinn lost control and struck a curb. Giunn continued to drive through yards where he struck a brick retaining wall. Guinn continued to drive through several yards before driving back on Barretts Chapel Road. He was finally stopped on Barretts Chapel Road and was taken into custody.

Guinn was wanted for a domestic burglary which occurred back on June 5th of this year.

Guinn was charged with the following offenses as a result of the pursuit:

Disregarding a Police Officer Signal to stop
Criminal Impersonation
Resisting Arrest
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage Collision
Driving While Suspended
Reckless Driving
Malicious Mischief by a Motor Vehicle
And numerous other traffic offenses

He was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction in default of $9,514.00 bail