Passenger Becomes Enraged After Minor Traffic Crash, Ultimately Arrested

Location: I-95 on ramp from Route 202 southbound, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time: Friday, January 1, 2010, at 12:57 p.m.

Suspect(s): Jerry Bellefleur, 32, of West 26th Street in Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: On Friday afternoon, January 1st, Troopers were called to the above listed location for the report of a disorderly subject subsequent a vehicle crash.

This investigation revealed a 31-year-old female from Wilmington and a 54-year-old Townsend man were involved in a very minor traffic crash on the I-95 on ramp from Route 202 southbound.

When officers arrived on the scene, they witnessed Jerry Bellefleur, who was originally a passenger in the female’s vehicle, holding a pipe in his hands and was chasing after and threatening the 54-year-old man. Bellefleur allegedly was upset as the parties involved in the crash had exchanged words after the collision.

Bellefleur eventually dropped the pipe and officers took him into custody without further incident. While seated in the back of the officer’s patrol car, Bellefleur damaged the rear window to the cruiser in an attempt to escape.

He was eventually transported back to Troop 1 and charged with the following offenses: Reckless Endangering (misdemeanor), Menacing (misdemeanor), Attempted Escape (misdemeanor), Disorderly Conduct (misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor). He was released after posting a $1,500.00 secured bond.