Vehicle Pursuit Exceeds 100 mph from Delaware into Maryland
An investigation into a weapons complaint and drug offenses continues following a high-speed chase in the Seaford area. Yesterday, Wednesday, October 23rd at about 1:05 p.m., the Seaford Police Department responded to a weapons complaint near Collins Avenue and Purnell Street in Seaford. Police say someone reportedly possessing a handgun and making threats was spotted getting into a gray Honda Accord. When officers ordered the driver to exit the vehicle, the individual refused and fled eastbound, leading police on a high-speed pursuit that exceeded 100 mph and crossed into Maryland. Seaford officers halted the chase upon reaching the state line, and Maryland authorities were alerted. At the original scene, police recovered two jackets containing a handgun, suspected heroin and crack cocaine, and over $1,600 in suspected drug proceeds. This case is still an active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Seaford Police Department at 302-629-6645 or www.delawarecrimestoppers.com. More information on this case will be released as further updates including from Maryland authorities become available.聽
Additional Details from Seaford Police:
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at approximately 1:05 p.m. responded to the
intersection of Collins Avenue and Purnell Street in Seaford, DE 19973 in reference to a
weapons complaint. While Seaford units were responding to the scene, dispatch gave a
description of a subject possessing a handgun and making threatening statements. Upon
arrival, a subject was observed matching the description provided getting into the driver鈥檚
seat of a gray Honda Accord. The subject was verbally ordered to exit the vehicle by a
Seaford Officer. The subject refused to comply and drove off eastbound on Collins Ave.
Other Seaford units on scene began to pursue the subject in the vehicle. During the
pursuit, the subject committed numerous traffic infractions as they proceeded toward the
Delaware and Maryland state line. At one point during the pursuit, the subject was
traveling over 100 mph. Once the pursuit entered the State of Maryland, Seaford units
discontinued the pursuit and Maryland police agencies were notified.
Another Seaford unit that was still on scene where the pursuit started on Collins Ave
located two jackets that were near the suspect vehicle. Further investigation revealed one
jacket contained .36 gms of suspected herion, 3.5 grs of suspected crack cocaine, and
approx. $1693.65 in suspected drug proceeds. The other jacket located at the scene
contained a black handgun with an extended magazine.
