Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Millsboro Man on Drug Charges

August 30, 2025/Mari Lou

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A Millsboro man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Mount Joy Road Friday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and DSP SORT team went into the home after an investigation of 38 year old Djuan Sheppard for distribution of illegal drugs from the residence. Four adults including Sheppard were detained during the search, which led to the discovery of聽the following items:

  • Approximately 44.81 grams of crack cocaine
  • Approximately .28 grams of cocaine
  • Digital scales
  • 9mm ammunition

Sheppard, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition, was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below:

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
  • Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sheppard was arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $45,100 secured bond.

 

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