GEORGETOWN MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE

Millsboro, DE - In a recent incident in Millsboro, Delaware State Police arrested Keemie Adkins, a 33-year-old resident of Georgetown, after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash.

The events began on the morning of December 27, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Long Neck Boulevard. The vehicle owner had briefly left it running in the driveway when it was stolen, along with personal items inside.

By noon, the Delaware State Police's Troop 4 Governor's Task Force located the stolen car and attempted a traffic stop at the entrance of Pot Nets Lakeside. However, the driver, identified as Adkins, fled the scene, driving recklessly and violating multiple traffic laws. State Police tracked the vehicle from the air, and the ground pursuit was discontinued for safety reasons.

The chase concluded in Avalon Woods when Adkins abandoned the moving vehicle, causing it to crash into a tree. A 41-year-old passenger, who was a friend of Adkins, was still inside at the time of the crash.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Adkins was arrested after a brief foot chase involving the troopers and an officer from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

During the vehicle search, authorities discovered drug paraphernalia and two baggies of suspected heroin. They also found that Adkins was driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Adkins now faces multiple charges related to the pursuit and vehicle theft, including first-degree reckless endangering, failing to obey police signals, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, and several traffic offenses.

Regarding the stolen vehicle, he was charged with motor vehicle theft and two counts of theft under $1,500. Adkins is currently held at the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $15,440 cash bond for the pursuit charges and a $4,000 unsecured bond for the vehicle theft charges.

In response to this incident, the Delaware State Police have issued a reminder to the public to be vigilant about securing their vehicles and belongings. They recommend locking all vehicles and never leaving them unattended while running.

Disclaimer: This article contains content regarding an individual formally charged with a crime. It is important to underline that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The details mentioned in this article reflect the current stage of the legal proceedings and are not meant to imply or conclude guilt or innocence.