Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Elijah Lambert of Dover, Delaware, for a felony gun charge on Friday night near Frederica.
On April 19, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Chevrolet Impala speeding on Bay Road southbound at Trap Shooters Road near Frederica. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke with the driver, identified as Elijah Lambert. During the conversation, Lambert told the trooper there was a loaded gun under the driver’s seat. Lambert was arrested and troopers found a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun under the seat. A computer check showed that Lambert does not have a concealed carry permit.
Lambert was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.
- Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
- Speeding in Excess of 55 Miles per Hour
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