Delaware State Police Apprehend Two Juveniles Following High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle
In the early hours of June 13, 2023, the Delaware State Police arrested two juveniles after a high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The incident unfolded when troopers located a silver 2022 Toyota Highlander with Florida registration, which had been reported stolen, entering the parking lot of the Budget Inn located at 3 Memorial Drive in New Castle according to police.
Officials said at approximately 1:21 a.m., as law enforcement approached the stolen vehicle, it quickly exited the parking lot and began heading westbound on Memorial Drive. A trooper initiated a motor vehicle stop, but the driver of the stolen vehicle chose to evade arrest and accelerated towards North Dupont Highway (Route 13). The pursuit continued as the vehicle traveled northbound on Route 13 until it eventually lost control and collided with a fence on South Heald Street.
After crashing the stolen vehicle, the two juveniles, a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, immediately exited the car and attempted to escape on foot. Authorities later confirmed that the stolen vehicle had been reported missing by the Wilmington Police Department.
Following their arrests, the juveniles were transported to Troop 2 for processing. The 14-year-old male was charged with several offenses, including Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (a felony), Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (a felony), Resisting Arrest, Reckless Driving, Driving Without a License, and Unreasonable Speed. Subsequently, the 14-year-old suspect was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and has been committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on an $8,250 secured bond.
The 16-year-old male, who was the passenger during the pursuit, faced charges of Resisting Arrest. After being arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11, the 16-year-old suspect was released to a guardian pending further legal proceedings.