LAUREL POLICE ARREST THREE SUBJECTS FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP

Laurel, DE - On February 1, 2025, Laurel Police conducted a traffic stop on Georgetown Road, which led to the discovery of illegal drugs and firearms. Three individuals were subsequently arrested as a result.

The incident began when officers pulled over a silver Chrysler 300 for speeding. During the stop, they discovered that one of the passengers, 18-year-old Isaiah Lecates from Dagsboro, Delaware, had an active arrest warrant.

The driver, 18-year-old Marcus Lockwood, and 39-year-old Jacqueline Perkins, both from Laurel, Delaware, were asked to exit the vehicle.

Upon further investigation, officers found a large capacity magazine, 5 grams of marijuana, and a scale inside the car. This prompted the officers to detain all occupants for their safety.

Investigators later discovered that Perkins was in possession of a loaded 9mm firearm, which was identified as stolen. A second loaded 9mm firearm was also found hidden under the driver's seat, along with additional ammunition and several alcoholic beverages.

The charges against the suspects include possession of large capacity magazines, prohibited possession of ammunition, underage possession of marijuana, concealed weapons, and receiving stolen firearms, among others.

All suspects were arrested and subsequently arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #3.

Lecates and Lockwood were remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute after failing to post secured bonds of $15,000 and $4,000, respectively. Perkins, facing additional charges including disorderly conduct and possession of a firearm while under the influence, was remanded to the same institution without bond.

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.