Suspected Drug Dealers Wanted by Police Arrested After Pursuit

Jeff Jones

DOVER, DE – A couple with several open arrest warrants was arrested and charged by police south of Dover after Delaware State Troopers initiated a traffic staop.

Arthur Bentley, 56, and Stephanie Evans, 35, both of Felton, DE were arrested on felony drug and related charges after a pursuit on Thursday night.

“On Thursday, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a Delaware State Police officer observed Arthur Bentley and Stephanie Evans occupying a 2005 Toyota Sienna Van in the area of Millchop Lane and Walnut Shade Road.

“Both suspects are currently wanted on several active capiases, have outstanding arrest warrants, and Stephanie, the operator of the van has a suspended driver’s license.  A traffic stop was initiated but the suspect vehicle fled,” DSP said today. “While in pursuit of the Sienna, troopers observed Arthur discarding suspected narcotics from the passenger side of the vehicle on Barney Jenkins Road.  When the Sienna approached the stop sign at Barney Jenkins Road and Upper King Road, Arthur exited the van and began to walk away.”


Police said Stephanie continued to flee in the van.

“Arthur initially resisted arrest but was successfully taken into custody a short time later. Troopers also continued chasing Stephanie in the Sienna and again observed her throwing suspected narcotics from the vehicle,” DSP said. “Stephanie was successfully taken into custody after exiting the van and running through a cornfield on Turkey Point Road.”

Arresting officers discovered approximately 29.5 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 1.134 grams of heroin, approximately 11.4 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and over $1,000 in suspected drug proceeds from within the vehicle and discarded during the pursuit.  

Both were transported back to Troop 3 and charged with multiple drug charges

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