DSP Arrest 2 in Dover after Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
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Two men have been arrested and one remains on the loose after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Delaware State Police Friday night. A trooper on patrol in Dover around 10pm spotted a stolen silver Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed on South Dupont Highway, make a U-Turn and had speed northbound. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the driver sped off. During the chase, the Outlander sped recklessly on several local Dover roads before coming to a stop in Capital Park – where the three occupants ran off.
A search of the area turned up 18 year old Kenneth Seward and 19 year old Jaziah Wilson – both of Dover – who were arrested. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded AR-style rifle with a high-capacity magazine and property belonging to the third occupant, 20 year old Makhai Miller of Dover. Police have a warrant for Miller’s arrest.
Both Seward and Wilson were each charged with the following:
- Possession of Large Capacity Magazine During Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited – Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
- Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
Seward was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $66,500 cash bond.
Wilson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $54,500 cash bond.