NEW CASTLE, Del. — Two Delaware men have been arrested after a stolen vehicle pursuit through New Castle ended in a crash, a foot chase, and the alleged burglary of an occupied home, according to the Delaware State Police.
Authorities identified the suspects as Jakyi Williams, 20, of Wilmington, and Halil Taylor, 19, of New Castle.
The incident began at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Aug. 5, when a trooper patrolling East Basin Road near North Dupont Highway checked the registration of an Infiniti QX60 and learned it had recently been reported stolen by the New Castle County Police Department.
Pursuit ended after stolen SUV crashed
Troopers attempted to stop the SUV as it approached the intersection of Bellanch Street and 14th Street, but police said the driver refused to pull over, leading officers on a pursuit through New Castle.
The chase ended when the Infiniti crashed into a parked trailer on West 7th Street near Center Street.
According to state police, both occupants fled on foot, but troopers quickly found Williams hiding in a nearby alley and arrested him without incident.
While officers searched for Taylor, they received a report from a homeowner in the 600 block of Clymer Street.
Police said the resident reported “someone had entered their home and was attempting to access a bedroom where their infant was sleeping.”
Responding officers located Taylor inside the residence and took him into custody without incident. Authorities said no one inside the home was injured.
Marijuana recovered from stolen vehicle
Following the arrests, investigators searched the stolen Infiniti and recovered more than 140 grams of suspected marijuana, according to police.
Williams was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with multiple offenses, arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $2,505 cash bond.
State police said Taylor also faces multiple criminal charges in connection with the pursuit and alleged residential burglary.
All charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- Delaware State Police arrested two men after a pursuit involving a stolen SUV in New Castle.
- One suspect allegedly entered an occupied home and attempted to access a bedroom where an infant was sleeping.
- Investigators recovered more than 140 grams of suspected marijuana from the stolen vehicle.
FAQ
Who was arrested?
Jakyi Williams, 20, of Wilmington, and Halil Taylor, 19, of New Castle.
Why did police attempt to stop the vehicle?
Troopers determined the Infiniti QX60 had been reported stolen.
How did the pursuit end?
The SUV crashed into a parked trailer before both suspects fled on foot.
What happened after the crash?
Police allege Taylor entered an occupied home and attempted to access a room where an infant was sleeping before being arrested.
What was found inside the vehicle?
Investigators recovered more than 140 grams of suspected marijuana.
Source: Delaware State Police
