Joshua Witty : Lincoln Man Charged After Traffic Stop – First State Update

Delaware State Police have apprehended a 33-year-old man from Lincoln, identified as Joshua Witty, after a routine traffic stop on the morning of May 12, 2024. The stop led to the discovery of various drugs and weapons in his possession, resulting in multiple charges being filed against him.

According to officials, the incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. when a state trooper observed a Dodge Charger speeding southbound on Coastal Highway near Eagles Crest Road. Upon pulling over the vehicle, the trooper immediately detected the strong smell of marijuana coming from inside. As the officer approached the driver, Joshua Witty, smoke was seen rising from the center armrest, and traces of marijuana were found on Witty’s clothing. When asked to step out of the vehicle, Witty initially complied but then attempted to flee back to his car. The trooper managed to quickly detain and arrest him.

Following a search of Witty and his vehicle, law enforcement discovered a loaded 9mm handgun, a loaded .45 caliber handgun, approximately $706 in suspected drug proceeds, and various drug paraphernalia. In addition, Troopers found a significant quantity of illegal substances, including 863 bags (6 grams) of heroin, 3 Levorphanol Tartrates, 25 grams of crack cocaine, 54 grams of cocaine, and 1.6 grams of methamphetamine.

Joshua Witty was then taken to Troop 7, where he faced a litany of charges, including possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, possession of controlled substances in Tier 3 quantity, intent to deliver controlled substances in Tier 3, possession of a deadly weapon while in possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm or ammunition by a prohibited person, intent to deliver controlled substances, and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person. Additional charges included resisting arrest, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, and various traffic violations.

After his arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 7, Joshua Witty was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a hefty cash bond of $171,502.