NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police have announced the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Rojas of Newark following a traffic stop on Saturday morning.
Police reported on Saturday, at approximately 10:29 a.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of New Castle Avenue, New Castle, noticed a gray Acura TSX traveling on the onramp for southbound Interstate 295.
“The trooper observed the Acura make two improper lane changes while proceeding onto the highway. A traffic stop was initiated and the Acura came to a stop on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 295 at the offramp for Dupont Highway,” DSP said in a statement. “Upon contact with the driver, identified as Daniel Rojas, troopers conducted a computer inquiry and determined Rojas had an active capias and a suspended driver’s license. Rojas was taken into custody without incident and a subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded Ruger SR9 handgun. Rojas is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.”
Rojas was transported to Troop 2 and charged with the following offenses:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Driving While Suspended / Revoked
Rojas was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and was released after posting $3,600 secured bond.