Delaware State Police Arrest Two on Drug Offenses After Heroin Distribution Investigation in Dover

Delaware State Police arrested two men following a narcotics investigation Monday night, May 11th in Dover that led to the seizure of suspected heroin and additional drug evidence at a nearby residence. Police say 33-year-old Randall Harris of Dover and 63-year-old Gerald Brown of Harrington were taken into custody after an alleged drug transaction at a South Dupont Highway gas station, where troopers recovered about 130 bags of suspected heroin. A follow-up search at a Dover home uncovered more suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia near children’s bedrooms, resulting in additional charges for Harris, including child endangerment and evidence tampering.

Additional Information from DSP:

Gerald Brown

List of Charges:

Brown was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $14,100 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Randall Harris

List of Charges

Harris was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $14,100 secured bond as well as an unrelated capias.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On May 12, 2026, troopers returned to the gas station and retraced Harris’ movements inside the business. During the search, investigators located the cash hidden inside a box of snacks. Later that day, troopers executed a search warrant at the Edgewood Road residence connected to the investigation. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 13 additional bags of suspected heroin located near two children’s bedrooms, along with a digital scale.

Harris, who was still committed at the Sussex Correctional Institution, was charged with the below additional offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and remained in custody with a $7,200 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia