Millsboro Man Arrested after DSP Investigation into Drug Dealing

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A multi-month investigation into drug dealing from a home in the Captain’s Grant development near Oak Orchard led to the arrest of 58 year old John Bender of Millsboro. Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Friday and detained Bender. A search of the residence turned up the following:  

• 22.9 grams of methamphetamine
• A digital scale
• Drug packaging materials
• 21 knives defined as deadly weapons
• 4 pair of brass knuckles

Bender, who is a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing deadly weapons and is charged with the following offenses:  

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 25 counts
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 24 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bender was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $102,200 cash bond.