MILFORD, Del. — A hit-and-run investigation in Milford led to the arrest of a Dagsboro woman and the recovery of a stolen vehicle from Dover, according to the Milford Police Department.
On Feb. 1 at approximately 6:44 p.m., officers responded to a crash in the 900 block of SE Front Street, where a vehicle had struck multiple fixed objects before fleeing the scene. Authorities quickly began searching for the car and driver.
Shortly after, police received reports of a suspicious vehicle with heavy front-end damage abandoned in the Meadows of Shawnee neighborhood. Witnesses stated that a woman had exited the car and fled on foot. Officers arrived and determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Dover.
Following a search, police located and arrested Staci Weldon, 35, of Dagsboro, without incident. She was taken into custody and charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
- Multiple Traffic Violations
Authorities also discovered that Weldon was wanted by Delaware State Police and had several outstanding court warrants.
She was presented before Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Department of Correction on an $11,000 cash bond and a $5,201 secured bond, totaling $16,201.
The Milford Police Department continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the department.