Impaired Driver Fights With Officers, Tazed

Location: Route 40 at Wilton Boulevard, New Castle, Delaware, New Castle County

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at approximately 3:00 a.m.

Suspect(s): Bernard K. Lawrence, 40, Rodman Road, Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: Shortly before 3:00 a.m. this morning, a Troop 2 officer was on routine patrol when she observed a white 1995 BMW 740 run a red light on eastbound Route 40 at Wilton Boulevard.

A traffic stop ensued and the Trooper made contact with the operator, Bernard K. Lawrence. The Trooper made several observations and suspected Mr. Lawrence might have in fact been driving while impaired. Mr. Lawrence became verbally combative and refused to exit his vehicle. He then resisted arrest and as a result was ‘tazed’ by a New Castle County Police Officer providing assistance at the scene.

Bernard Lawrence was eventually taken into custody and arrested for Resisting Arrest (felony), D.U.I., Disregarding a Red Light, Driving during Suspension and No Proof of Insurance. Bail was set at $6,000.00 secured and Mr. Lawrence was ordered held at the Howard Young Correctional Institute.