Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Wanted Suspect

Daniel V. Berquist

Millsboro- Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a wanted suspect in reference to a stolen motor vehicle.

The incident occurred on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at approximately 2:18 a.m. when a trooper was patrolling the area of John J. Williams Highway and Banks Road in Millsboro, DE in reference to attempting to locate a stolen motor vehicle out of Millsboro Police Department.  The stolen vehicle, a beige 1998 Toyota Avalon was located by the trooper traveling on eastbound John J. Williams Highway and brief pursuit ensued.  The vehicle then came to a stop at the entrance to Holly Lake Campground, when the operator jumped out and fled on foot into the camp ground area.

After further investigation, the suspect was identified as 32-year-old, Daniel V. Berquist of Fredericksburg, VA.  Berquist is being charged with Disregarding a Police Officer Signal, Resisting Arrest, and Driving Without a Valid License.

Anyone with information on the location of Berquist is asked to please contact Corporal K. Haley at (302)-644-5020.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com