Search Warrant in Frankford Leads to Arrests for Drug Offenses

May 29, 2025/Joe Ciccanti

An investigation into illegal drug distribution on Gum Tree Road in Frankford led to the arrests of 56-year-old Calvin Wescott of Ellendale; 35-year-old Jerome Wescott of Frankford; and a 17-year-old male from Seaford. They face felony drug charges following a search on May 22nd. During the search, officers detained seven people—including the teen suspect—and found drugs, digital scales, and a child in the home. Seized items included marijuana, crack cocaine, heroin, pregabalin pills, and drug paraphernalia. 

 

Additional Information from DSP:

 

Calvin Wescott was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $10,000 secured bond.

  • Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling – 2 counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription – 2 counts
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jerome Wescott was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $12,000 secured bond.

  • Knowingly Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling – 2 counts
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The 17-year-old male was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance to a parent/guardian.

  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

One of the seven individuals located in the residence was arrested for misdemeanor offenses.

A search of the residence led to the discovery of the following items:

  • Approximately 162.35 grams of marijuana
  • Approximately .09 grams of crack cocaine
  • Approximately 2.07 grams of heroin
  • 6 pregabalin pills
  • Digital scales

 

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