Delaware State Police have taken a 43-year-old Harbeson resident into custody on multiple felony charges, including his third DUI offense and serious drug violations, after a Sunday evening traffic stop.
Authorities arrested Michael Mock following an incident that occurred on May 31, 2026, around 9:40 p.m. A state trooper observed a Chevrolet Camaro traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway near Robinsonville Road, noting the vehicle was exceeding the speed limit and weaving across lanes.
After stopping the vehicle, the trooper made contact with Mock, who displayed clear indicators of being under the influence. Following the administration of standardized field sobriety tests, Mock was placed under arrest for impaired driving. A subsequent inventory search of his vehicle revealed significant contraband.
Officers discovered approximately 169.83 grams of heroin, equivalent to roughly 5,661 individual bags, along with a .40 caliber handgun, a large capacity magazine with ammunition, and drug-related equipment.
Records checks revealed Mock had previously been convicted twice on DUI-related charges, making this arrest his third such offense.
Following his arrest, Mock was transported to Troop 7 headquarters and processed on numerous charges. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 11 for arraignment and was subsequently housed at Sussex Correctional Institution under a $69,500 cash bond.
The extensive list of charges against Mock includes:
- Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control a Deadly Weapon, Semi Auto or Auto, by Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
- 3rd Offense DUI (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
- Speeding and Other Traffic Offenses
