Dover Man Wanted After Fleeing Traffic Stop and Almost Striking Officer
Incident Number: 50-22-25027
Date/Time: Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 09:49 a.m.
Location: Levy Court Lane and South Little Creed Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is seeking Jeffrey Boatwright (25) of Dover, who is wanted after fleeing from officers during a traffic stop. Officers stopped Boatwright for a motor vehicle violation in the area of Levy Court Lane and South Little Creek Road on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 9:49 a.m. Officers made contact with Boatwright and asked for his identification at which time he put the car in gear and accelerated his vehicle almost striking the Officer’s foot. Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit however the decision was made to discontinue the pursuit due to safety concerns at the time.
Boatwright is currently wanted for the following offenses:
-Disregard Police Officer Signal
-Reckless Endangering Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest
-Reckless Driving
-Multiple Traffic Violations
Dover, DE
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