(New Castle, DE 19720) On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 9:33 p.m., an Officer from the New Castle County Division of Police, D-Squad, was conducting a proactive patrol in the Hares Corner area when they spotted a black Chevrolet Caprice commit several traffic violations on Route 13. The Officer initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as 48-year-old William Clark of Wilmington.
During the interaction, the Officer noted signs of impairment, which led to William Clark being taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a .38 special revolver handgun, additional ammunition, brass knuckles, 114 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, zip-lock baggies, and $2,100 in cash.
William Clark was transported to New Castle County Police headquarters and charged with the following crimes:
- One felony count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
- One felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
- One felony count of possession or control of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited.
- One felony count of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 3rd offense.
- One misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana other than personal use quantity.
- One misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed dangerous instrument.
- One misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia not related to personal use.
- One misdemeanor count of failure to have required insurance.
- One misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license.
- One violation of unreasonable speed.
- One violation of failure to remain within a single lane.
William Clark was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to pay $48,803 cash bail.
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