Police chase near Felton ends in the arrest of Rehoboth man on drug charges

FELTON, Del. – A Rehoboth man is behind bars tonight on drug charges after police say he led them on a chase near Felton.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday when troopers on patrol on South Dupont Highway saw a black GMC Yukon operated by 38-year-old Joey Finney, of Rehoboth Beach.

Detectives recognized Finney from previous investigations, and knew he had active warrants for his arrest, which a computer check confirmed, according to police.

When troopers tried to pull Finney over in the parking lot of Royal Farms, police say he sped away and that’s when the chase ensued.

During the pursuit, troopers reportedly saw Finney throw an object out of the Yukon while driving in a reckless manner on several Felton area streets and roads.

Finney finally came to a stop in the parking lot of Uncle Willie’s on Reeves Crossing Road after detectives successfully deployed stop sticks.

Police searched the area and found a cigarette pack that they say was thrown from the Yukon that contained 5.06 grams of powder cocaine and .07 grams of heroin.

Finney was arrested on felony drug charges and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $18,900 cash bond.