Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felon with Gun in Newark

by Jeff Jones

NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police have announced the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Rojas of Newark following a traffic stop on Saturday morning.

Police reported on Saturday, at approximately 10:29 a.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of New Castle Avenue, New Castle, noticed a gray Acura TSX traveling on the onramp for southbound Interstate 295.

“The trooper observed the Acura make two improper lane changes while proceeding onto the highway. A traffic stop was initiated and the Acura came to a stop on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 295 at the offramp for Dupont Highway,” DSP said in a statement. “Upon contact with the driver, identified as Daniel Rojas, troopers conducted a computer inquiry and determined Rojas had an active capias and a suspended driver’s license. Rojas was taken into custody without incident and a subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded Ruger SR9 handgun. Rojas is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.”

Rojas was transported to Troop 2 and charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Driving While Suspended / Revoked

Rojas was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and was released after posting $3,600 secured bond.

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Jeff Jones
Jeff is a 2nd-year college student in Maryland. He is aspiring to become a newsroom video editor. He is working on his B.S. in Digital Journalism and Media.

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