Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Kyrob Smith of New Castle, Delaware, on multiple felony charges following an attempted traffic stop that led to a foot pursuit and the recovery of drugs and weapons.
On August 20, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a trooper observed a Chevrolet Malibu stopped at a red light on Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington with expired registration. As the vehicle turned left onto East 26th Street, the trooper activated his emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling until it reached the 1000 block of East 24th Street, where it finally came to a stop.
The driver, later identified as Kyrob Smith, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The trooper gave multiple commands to stop, but Smith continued running and entered a residence later determined to belong to an acquaintance. The trooper pursued him into the residence and attempted to take him into custody. Smith resisted arrest and repeatedly reached for his waistband. During the struggle, the trooper confirmed that Smith was armed with a firearm. Smith continued to resist and was eventually subdued with a Taser and taken into custody without further incident.
A loaded .40 caliber handgun was recovered from Smith. A search of the vehicle revealed a 12-gauge shotgun, additional ammunition, and approximately 45 doses of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), 30 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Smith was transported to Troop 1, where he was charged with the following offenses:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited – 2 counts (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 2 (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited – 4 counts (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – 2 counts (Felony)
- Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest with Force (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Driving while Suspended or Revoked
- Failure to Have Required Insurance
- Operation of an Unregistered Vehicle
Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $40,850 secured bond.
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