REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- A 40-year-old Florida man is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence through a Starbucks Drive Through and trying to hide a knife from officers.
Delaware State Police troopers report that around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday they found Charles Tackaberry at the Starbucks' drive through on Route One. A caller told officers that Tackaberry had a flat tire and bicycle hanging off his car and he appeared under the influence.
When officers stopped Tackaberry, they say they noticed immediately he was trying to hide something under his shirt. Officers say that turned out to be a 10 inch fixed blade knife. They say a machete was also in the car.
According to Delaware State Police, Tackaberry--from Fort Lauderdale--was slurring his words too. Officers found three grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside as well.
Tackaberry is now facing the following charges:
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Marijuana
- Driving Under the Influence
- Failure to Have Insurance Card in Possession
- Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession