Police Pursuit on I-95 in Claymont Leads to Arrest for DUI and Drug Charges

On the morning of October 23, 2025, Delaware State Police arrested Datahj Smith, 34, of Dover after a pursuit in Claymont.

The incident began at about 9:30 a.m. when a trooper saw Smith’s Volkswagen Jetta commit several traffic violations on I-95 near Harvey Road. When stopped, Smith showed signs of impairment and gave a false name.

He then fled, leading to a police chase. The pursuit continued north on I-95 and onto Naamans Road. Police say Smith drove at high speeds…

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