Traffic Stop Leads to Firearms and Drug Arrest 3-16-2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-8513

Date/Time:   Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at 7:59PM

Location:   Buckson Drive at Bacon Avenue, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit, working with Delaware Probation and Parole, arrested 35-year-old Alfred Terry on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop on Thursday night.  At approximately 7:59PM, officers stopped Terry in the are of Buckson Drive and Bacon Avenue.  During the traffic stop, officers could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle.  During a search of the vehicle, officers located 89.7 grams of marijuana and a loaded 9mm handgun.  The hand gun was later discovered to be reported stolen.  

Terry was released after posting $33,600 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Stolen Firearm
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia