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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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DSP News Release: Thursday, August 27, 2009- Stop for Traffic Violation Yields Loaded Handgun
Location: I-95 northbound at the Toll Plaza, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 1:46 p.m.
Suspect(s): Stephens Bernard Walker, 51, of Eutawville, South Carolina
Resume: On the above date and time, a Troop 6 patrol officer was on I-95 when he observed a 1991 Lincoln Town Car traveling northbound approaching the toll plaza. The vehicle came to a stop and then began to illegally back up. A traffic stop ensued and the officer made contact with the driver- Stephens Bernard Walker of South Carolina.
The Trooper conversed with Mr. Walker and obtained consent to search the Lincoln. A loaded Hi-Point Firearms Model C 9mm handgun was located on the floorboard behind the passenger’s seat. The weapon was within the immediate reach of the driver.
Mr. Walker was taken into custody and transported back to Troop 6 for processing. He was formally charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and released on a $5,000.00 unsecured bail.
Stephens Walke |
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