DSP Troopers Arrest Pair for Felony Drug Offenses Following Traffic Stop in Dover

Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals– 44-year-old Richard Dalton and 30-year-old Lauren Carter–both of Dover, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop yesterday, June 17th. A trooper stopped them after running a red light in Dover and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. A search revealed heroin, crack cocaine, and additional paraphernalia. Dalton, who showed signs of impairment and has two prior DUI convictions, and Carter were both taken into custody and charged at Troop 9. Dalton was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $8,100 secured bond. Carter was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and was released on her own recognizance.

Richard Dalton–List of Charges:

• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• 3^rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Any Drug (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Failure to Stop at a Red Light

Lauren Carter–List of Charges:

• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia