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A Philadelphia man failed to stop for a traffic stop near Frederica early Friday morning, but a chase was ended due to safety concerns – and nearby police agencies notified of the speeding Lexus that was southbound on Bay Road. Police from Milford located the vehicle disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard – and the driver tossed a baggie from the vehicle. Troopers responded and after a brief struggle the driver – 29 year old Marquan Mack of Philadelphia – was arrested. A search of the area led to the recovery of the discarded baggie which contained about 3.5 grams of powder cocaine.
Further investigation revealed Mack provided false identifying information to troopers in an attempt to conceal active warrants for violation of parole in New Jersey and violation of probation in Pennsylvania. Troopers also observed signs of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation.
Mack was charged with multiple offenses:
- Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation of a Felony (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Possess Consume a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Reckless Driving 90 MPH or Greater
- Driving Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
- Related Traffic Offenses
Mack was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,001 secured bond.