FRANKFORD, Del. - State Police say a woman was arrested for her 5th DUI along with drug charges.
Delaware State Police say they arrested 47-year-old Casey Whitman, of Frankford, on Saturday evening.
Authorities say on Jan. 6, around 10:38 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a truck with a fictitious tag traveling on Gum Tree Road, in the area of Dupont Boulevard. The trooper initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Casey Whitman, and a 55-year-old woman that was reportedly found hiding under a blanket in the backseat.
Troopers say they observed Whitman trying to conceal items from her purse in her jacket pocket, as well as signs of impairment. The 55-year-old woman was discovered to have active warrants issued by Selbyville Police Department. Both subjects were taken into custody without incident.
According to State Police, a search of Whitman and the truck led to the discovery of approximately 2.54 grams of suspected cocaine, 65 bags of suspected heroin, and several drug paraphernalia.
Troopers say Whitman was transported to Troop 4 where she refused Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A computer check showed Whitman has four prior alcohol or drug DUI-related convictions. She was charged with the below offenses. Whitman was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on a $6804 cash bond.
- 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance – 2 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Traffic Offenses
The 55-year-old woman was reportedly turned over to Selbyville Police Department.