Delmar Man Arrested following Traffic Stop in Laurel

Laurel, DE - A routine traffic stop on July 10, 2025, led to the arrest of a Delmar man after police discovered he was in possession of a concealed weapon. The incident occurred at approximately 2:51 p.m. near Sussex Highway and Camp Road in Laurel, Delaware.

While conducting traffic enforcement in the area, a Laurel Police officer stopped a silver Ford Crown Victoria after a registration check revealed that the vehicle's registered owner had a suspended driver's license. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Bryan Watson of Delmar, Delaware, was unable to provide a driver's license or any form of identification.

A subsequent identity check confirmed that Watson's Delaware driver's license was suspended. Additionally, Watson had multiple outstanding Capias warrants issued by four different courts in Delaware.

He was taken into custody, and during a search of the vehicle, officers found a loaded SCCY 9mm semi-automatic handgun concealed under the driver's seat.

Watson was charged with one count of carrying a concealed deadly weapon.

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance. He was also released on unsecured bond for a Capias issued by the Laurel Alderman's Court #35 and posted a $300 cash bond for two separate Capias warrants from Sussex County Court of Common Pleas.

Anyone with information related to this incident or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact the Laurel Police Department at 302-875-2244. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-847-3333, or by texting "KEYWORD" and relevant information to CRIMES (274637). Tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.

Disclaimer: All individuals mentioned in this article are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.