Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Michael Mock of Harbeson for felony third offense DUI as well as drug charges following a traffic stop on May 31.
At approximately 9:40 PM, a trooper saw a Chevrolet Camaro speeding and swerving while traveling southbound on John J. Williams Highway near Robinsonville Road. The trooper pulled the Camaro over and spoke to the driver, identified as Mock, who showed multiple signs of impairment.
The trooper conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and Mock was arrested for driving under the influence. During an inventory search of the vehicle, police found approximately 169.83 grams of heroin; a 40-caliber handgun; a large capacity magazine and ammunition; and drug paraphernalia.
A computer check found that Mock had two prior DUI-related convictions. Mock was taken to Troop 7 where he was charged with
A computer check showed that Mock had two prior DUI-related convictions.
Mock was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with possession, purchase, own or control of a deadly weapon, semi-auto or auto, by a person prohibited who also possesses a controlled substance; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; possession of a large capacity magazine; possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, Tier 3; possession of a controlled substance, Tier 3; third offense DUI; two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding and other traffic offenses.
He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $69,500 cash bond.
