Two Arrested After Months-long Drug Investigation in Kent County

An investigation into drug distribution in Kent County has led to the arrest of two men. Delaware State Police say the investigation was started in December by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force when it was suspected that 51 year old James Crow of Dover was dealing drugs in Kent County. Tuesday, detectives contacted Crow…

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Wanted Seaford Man Arrested On Drug Charges

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A Seaford man who was found to be wanted for felony warrants has been arrested for drug charges.Seaford Police said an officer made a traffic stop on Norman Eskridge Highway after checking a vehicle’s registration and discovering that the owner was wanted for arrest. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to Seaford…

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Del. State Police Seek 7 Suspects In “Operation Dawg House” Drug Investigation

Delaware State Police continue to search for remaining suspects in connection with an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that began 16 months ago.40-year-old George Johnson, of the Bridgeville-Laurel area, was identified as the leader. He remains at large, as do six other individuals.Over the course of the investigation, 46 people were arrested. Two people…

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4 Arrested Following Drug Investigation

A drug investigation in Kent County that lasted several weeks has led to the arrests of four people. Delaware State Police said Thursday that search warrants were carried out at two residences, a motel room and two vehicles Tuesday. The searches turned up crystal meth, marijuana, ammunition, an extended magazine, a handgun, some marijuana, drug…

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Drug Investigation Leads To Georgetown Man’s Arrest

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A Georgetown man faces charges following an investigation conducted by Delaware State Police. Troopers visited a residence on Kruger Road this week and located a man outside. Police say 24-year-old Tevon Norwood was taken into custody. A search of the home, according to police, turned up some cocaine, more than $16,000 in suspected drug proceeds,…

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Drug Investigation Leads To 3 Arrests In Seaford

Three Seaford residents are facing drug-related charges following a police response to complaints of drug activity and quality of life issues. Seaford Police said Thursday that a search warrant executed at a residence on Collins Avenue turned up heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia. 66-year-old Carol Guthmann is charged with maintaining a…

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2 Delawareans Arrested By OC Police On Drug Charges

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Two suspects have been arrested following a drug investigation in Ocean City that started in February. Ocean City Police said Thursday that 32-year-old Melody Hines of Selbyville was stopped for a traffic violation Wednesday on Coastal Highway. The department’s new K-9 reacted positively to narcotics in the vehicle, and officers seized more than 200 bags…

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Lewes Drug Probe Leads To 3 Arrests

Three people are facing drug-related charges following an investigation by Lewes Police. The investigation led to execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Second Street, with Drug Enforcement Agency agents. Police said the search uncovered 47-grams of methamphetamine, 324 packages of heroin and six grams of cocaine. 41-year-old Vincent Vecere, 31-year-old Melanie Warrington…

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Milford PD End 2-Month Drug Investigation with Multiple Arrests

A 2-month drug investigation ended Thursday when Milford Police, with help from multiple police agencies, went into a North Street residence with a search warrant and charged 13 people with a variety of offenses. The MPD Drug Unit was assisted by MPD’s K9, Patrol, and Criminal Divisions, as well as officers from the Dover Police…

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Two Arrested after Two Month Drug Investigation in Seaford

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A two-month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of two men. Delaware State Police went into a Middleford Road home with a search warrant Thursday where they located 36 year old Ptolemi Kendle of Seaford and David Bryant and several other people. A search of the home turned up a folding knife, a…

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Seaford Drug Investigation Results In 4 Arrests

Four Seaford residents are facing drug-related charges following an investigation police say lasted several months. According to police, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 200-block of Front Street last week, with assistance from Dover Police. The search turned up three loaded handguns, some crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana, actual marijuana, and digital…

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Traffic Stop On Coastal Highway Results In Drug Arrest

A traffic stop along Coastal Highway at Cave Neck Road has led to the arrest of a Smyrna man for drug-and-weapons offenses. Delaware State Police said a speeding vehicle was pulled over Wednesday morning, and the smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search turned up some marijuana, two large throwing…

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Trooper Briefly Dragged During Attempted Traffic Stop

A suspect pulled over for a seat belt violation in Kent County this week drove away, dragging a trooper for about two feet. Delaware State Police said a trooper on South DuPont Highway at Reeves Crossing Road spotted the violation Wednesday afternoon. The officer smelled marijuana, and during the investigation the trooper reached in to…

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3 Arrested in Wicomico Co. Drugs – Firearms Investigation

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Three suspects face charges in connection with an investigation in Wicomico County into controlled dangerous substances and firearms.The Sheriff’s Office says a search was carried out at a property in Delmar. According to police, 23-year-old Shyheim Mitchell threw a loaded, AK-47-type firearm out the back window of the residence as the search was in progress.The…

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Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest In Greenwood

A drug investigation in the Greenwood area has resulted in a man’s arrest. Delaware State Police say officers with Sussex County Probation and Parole and DSP spotted a vehicle driven by a man whose driver’s license was suspended. Officers approached the vehicle when it pulled into a convenience store parking lot. According to State Police,…

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Three arrested in Georgetown drug investigation

Three were arrested following a week long investigation that turned up large amounts of heroin and other drugs in Georgetown. According to the Delaware State Police Department, a week long drug trafficking and distribution investigation into 33-year-old Djavon P. Holland, of Paterson, New Jersey, wrapped up on Sunday. Law enforcement learned that Holland was staying…

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Two Arrested after Drug Investigation in Lincoln

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Two men have been arrested after multiple complaints by residents about illegal drugs being distributed in the Lincoln area.  After a two week investigation, Delaware State Police went into a home on Virginia Pine Road and arrested 35 year old Richard White of Lincoln and 51 year old Lee Lewis of Millsboro.  Police seized multiple…

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Two Arrested in Harbeson Drug Investigation

A six month investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs ended with the arrest of two people at a home on Woodcrest Drive in Harbeson on Thursday.  Delaware State Police with help from SORT, the Sussex Drug Unit and Governors Task Force went into the home with a search and seizure warrant where they arrested…

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Three Charged after Drug Investigation in Milford

A short drug investigation in the North Street area by Milford Police resulted in charges against several men.  An officer approached the suspect vehicle and smelled marijuana.  Further investigation led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of marijuana, heroin, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.  Police charged 32 year old James D. Brown…

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Milford Man Charged After Drug Investigation

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A drug investigation by Milford Police has led to the arrest of 21 year old Tyrek Lowther of Milford. A Detective conducting surveillance Monday morning at the Brightway Commons spotted Lowther in what looked like an open-air drug transaction. Police contacted Lowther and found him with crack cocaine. He is charged with possession and possession…

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