Seaford - The Delaware State Police have arrested a Laurel man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:46 p.m., on Monday, September 10, 2018 when a Trooper observed a black Chevrolet Pickup truck traveling westbound on Concord Road approaching Sussex Highway. The vehicle proceeded to turn onto northbound Sussex Highway when the operator failed to use their turn signal. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was discovered that the driver, 43-year old, Todd A. Hathaway had a suspended license.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and located inside was approximately 15.06 grams of methamphetamine, over $1,200.00 in suspected drug proceeds, and drug paraphernalia.
Hathaway was transported back to Troop 5 without incident. He was charged with the following:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a controlled substance
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Failure to Signal Lane Change
Hathaway was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $52,025.00 unsecured bond.
It's that little stick to the left of the steering column. I'm not sure why cars meant for sale in Delaware are even outfitted with them by the manufacturers. They would save money if they considered them optional equipment, as do so many Delaware drivers do with using them.
ReplyDeleteDidn't use his turn signal.
ReplyDeletePolice code for "our informant told us to look for his car".