People v. Leinweber

In this case, we address the question of whether Officer Kevin Delaney properly stopped the defendant, Kurt A. Leinweber, while Delaney was outside his jurisdiction. We find that the stop was lawful and affirm.

The record shows that Officer Delaney was employed by the City of Wilmington. On the evening of November 8, 1991, he was on patrol when he saw Leinweber’s truck proceeding south on West River Road. The truck was moving at a high rate of speed. As Delaney followed the truck, it crossed the white shoulder line three times.

Delaney continued following the truck beyond the Wilmington city…