Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Charges for Dover Woman 3-27-2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-9676

Date/Time:   Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at 12:08AM

Location:   N. DuPont Highway and Lepore Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

A traffic violation led to firearms charges for Shakera Williams (33, Dover).  Williams was stopped at approximately 12:03AM on Tuesday, March 27th, in the area of Lepore Road and North DuPont Highway.  During the stop, officers could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle.  A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 3.3 grams of marijuana and a handgun.  Williams was arrested without incident and released on $6,200 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia