Authorities in Delaware say that a driver who sped through a yield sign and nearly caused a crash with a state trooper was then arrested on drug charges.
The Delaware State Police said in a news release that the arrest happened shortly after 8:30 Friday night in the Georgetown area.
Authorities say a trooper was approaching an intersection and heading eastbound when a Chrysler car was coming north at a high rate of speed. The news release said the driver passed through a yield sign and drove into the path of the trooper, who avoided a collision by hitting the brakes.
The trooper then pulled over the driver and noticed the smell of marijuana. In the vehicle, troopers say they found 39 grams of cocaine (1.37 ounces) along with marijuana, anti-anxiety pills and drug paraphernalia.
Police say that Keon D. Hopkins, 29, of Millsboro, was driving and Megan L. Bedo, 40, of Millsboro, was the passenger.
Both were charged with drug-related counts including possession with intent to distribute. Hopkins was also charged with failing to yield and driving without a valid license.
A state police spokeswoman said she didn’t know whether the suspects have attorneys who can speak on their behalf.
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