DSP Arrest Georgetown Woman Following Pursuit into Rehoboth Bay

LONG NECK, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested a woman following a pursuit that took place Monday afternoon.

Around 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 26, a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force attempted to pull over a Ford F-150 after seeing it nearly collide with another vehicle while traveling eastbound on John J. Williams Highway. The Ford turned onto Bay Farm Road and failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. Authorities say the F-150 traveled at a low rate of speed on several area streets and roads.

While traveling down Sloan Road, a female passenger was able to jump out of the truck after previous attempts, and suffered a minor injury. The F-150 ultimately came to a stop in the Pinewater Farm community after striking a fence and a tree. The driver, later identified as 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage, ran from the truck, and jumped into the Rehoboth Bay. A pursuing trooper followed, apprehended her, and pulled her to safety from the water.

Moncavage was taken into custody without further incident. A computer check showed that her driver’s license was revoked and that she was wanted for violation of probation. During a search of the F-150, troopers also found drug paraphernalia.

Moncavage was taken to an area hospital for evaluation. After being released, she was taken to Troop 4 and charged with first degree unlawful imprisonment, disregarding a police officer’s signal, and related drug and traffic charges. Moncavage was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,504 secured bond.