DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARREST FRANKFORD WOMAN FOR 5TH DUI AND DRUG OFFENSE

Frankford, DE - The Delaware State Police have arrested Casey Whitman, of Frankford, Delaware for a felony DUI and drug-related charges on Saturday evening in Frankford.

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 10:38 p.m., a trooper from the Delaware State Police, was on patrol and observed a gray Ford F-250 bearing Delaware tags traveling westbound on Gum Tree Road in the area of Dupont Boulevard in Frankford, Delaware. 

The trooper initiated a traffic stop after a computer inquiry of the tag revealed it was a fictitious tag. Troopers made contact with the driver and identified her as Casey Whitman.  

In addition to Whitman, there was a 55-year-old woman found hiding under a blanket in the backseat. 

During the contact with Whitman, troopers observed her 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. 

A subsequent search of Whitman and the Ford led to the discovery of approximately 2.54 grams of suspected crack cocaine, approximately 65 bags of suspected heroin, and several drug paraphernalia.

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. 

The 55-year-old woman was turned over to Selbyville Police Department for her warrants.