Delaware State Police Arrest Two Following Pursuit in a Stolen Car in Kent County
Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Aveion Edwards-Thomas and a 16-year-old male, both of Philadelphia, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Kent County Wednesday night. Troopers spotted a Nissan Altima reported stolen in Pennsylvania traveling on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road around 8:30 p.m. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled, leading police on a pursuit through several Kent County roads. During the chase, the Altima struck a Delaware State Police Tahoe before continuing south. The pursuit ended after troopers deployed stop sticks and the vehicle struck a median guardrail on Route 1 near Twin Willows Road. Both occupants were taken into custody without injury.
Additional Information from DSP:
Edwards-Thomas was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $2,900 cash bond.
Aveion Edwards-Thomas (List of Charges below):
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Malicious Mischief by a Motor Vehicle
- Multiple Traffic Violations
The 16-year-old was also taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released to a parent/guardian on a $2,000 unsecured bond.
- Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)