Traffic Stop, Pursuit Lead To Woman’s Arrest

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A Laurel woman faces charges following a pursuit with police in Millsboro.

Delaware State Police say a trooper spotted a car traveling at a high rate of speed on Laurel Road, but the driver kept going after the officer initiated a traffic stop. Police also say she committed multiple traffic offenses before she stopped in the area of Lowes Crossing Road and Careys Camp Road.

37-year-old Jacklyn Dellandre was taken into custody without further incident. Police say she had in the vehicle a small amount of marijuana, methadone and drug paraphernalia.

Dellandre was charged with driving under the influence of a drug, marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the welfare of a child – a 15-year-old juvenile who was in the vehicle at the time.

State Police detailed the charges against her:

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following:

  • Approximately .43 grams of marijuana
  • Approximately 160 mg. of Methadone
  • Drug paraphernalia

Upon contact with the operator, identified as Jacklyn Dellandre, signs of impairment were detected and a DUI investigation ensued.  Dellandre was transported back to Troop 4 where she was charged with the following:

  • Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Child While Driving Under the Influence
  • Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Numerous Traffic Violations

Dellandre was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $4,006.00 unsecured bond.

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