State Police Arrest Georgetown Man Following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle

Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old Keemie Adkins of Georgetown, Delaware, after a vehicle theft and subsequent pursuit on December 27, 2024.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to a residence in the 32000 block of Shoppes at Long Neck Boulevard in Millsboro for a reported vehicle theft. The vehicle’s owner had started the car to warm it up before leaving for work and briefly went back inside. When the owner returned, the car was gone, along with personal items stored inside the vehicle.

At approximately 12 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Governor’s Task Force located the stolen vehicle and attempted a traffic stop at the entrance to Pot Nets Lakeside. The driver, later identified as Keemie Adkins, initially stopped but then fled, driving aggressively and committing multiple traffic violations.

The pursuit was discontinued once the Delaware State Police Aviation Section began tracking the vehicle. Adkins eventually abandoned the moving vehicle in Avalon Woods, causing it to crash into a tree while a passenger remained inside. Nearby troopers and an officer from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control apprehended Adkins after a brief foot chase. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Investigators determined that Adkins had picked up the 41-year-old Georgetown passenger, a friend, earlier that morning. He had repeatedly asked Adkins to stop the vehicle during the pursuit but was not allowed to exit. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia and two baggies of suspected heroin. A computer check also revealed that Adkins has a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Adkins was transported to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following offenses associated with the pursuit:

• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Controlled/ Counterfeit Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia– 2 counts
• Multiple traffic offenses

Additionally, he was charged with the following offenses associated with the theft of the vehicle:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500 – 2 counts

Adkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $15,440 cash bond for charges related to the pursuit. He also received a $4,000 unsecured bond for charges related to the stolen vehicle.

The DSP wants to remind the public to take precautions to safeguard their vehicles and belongings. Tips include locking your vehicle and never leaving it unattended while running.

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