DSP Arrests Two Philadelphia Teens after Stolen Car Pursuit Through Kent Co.
KENT COUNTY, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested two teenagers from Philadelphia following a pursuit in a stolen car Wednesday night in Kent County.
Police have arrested 19-year-old Aveion Edwards-Thomas on charges of receiving stolen property over $1,500, second degree conspiracy, disregarding a police officer’s signal, and related traffic charges. He has since been arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction on a $2,900 cash bond.
Police also arrested a 16-year-old male on charges of receiving stolen property over $1,500 and second degree conspiracy. He was arraigned and released to a parent or guardian on a $2,000 unsecured bond.
On Jun. 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers reportedly saw a Nissan Altima that was reported stolen in Pennsylvania traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road. When troopers tried to pull it over, the vehicle sped away. During the pursuit, troopers observed the Altima drive through the community of Canterbury Crossing before colliding with a DSP Tahoe. Police say the vehicle continued to drive recklessly and at a high rate of speed on several area Kent County roads.
The Altima ultimately came to a stop after stop sticks were deployed, and the vehicle struck the wire rope guardrail in the median on Route 1 near Twin Willows Road. The driver, identified as Edwards-Thomas, and a 16-year-old passenger, were not injured and taken into custody without incident.
