Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Douglas McLean of Wilmington, Delaware, for DUI, drug, and stolen gun charges following a traffic stop in Georgetown.
On January 24, 2025, at approximately 4:33 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Ford Fusion speeding and swerving on Dupont Boulevard northbound near Deer Forest Road. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to the driver, identified as Douglas McLean, who showed signs of impairment. The trooper administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and after the tests, he was arrested for driving under the influence. During a search of the car, troopers found a stolen 9mm handgun, ammunition, and approximately 2.3 grams of cocaine.
McLean was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $55,702 cash bond.
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Driving Under the Influence
- Speeding
- Failure to Remain in a Single Lane
Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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