Posts Tagged ‘marijuana’
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Falls Short in DE House Vote
A vote to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware came up short 4 votes in the State House. Needing a three-fifths majority – 25 votes, House Bill 110 received 21 votes of 41. The measure needed a super-majority because it would have created new fees and a new tax. Proponents claimed the majority of the public…
Read MoreMultiple Arrests at Firefly from Drugs to Theft to Counterfeit T-shirts
Dover Police were notified of several cell phone thefts at the Firefly Music Festival over the weekend. Police say one victim was able to track her phone with the “Find my iPhone” app and officers from Dover PD and the Delaware State Police tracked the phone to 34 year old William Rodriguez of Miami, Florida. …
Read MoreMilford PD Make Drug Arrest
Milford foot patrol officers spotted a man trying to hide at the Brightway Commons apartments Tuesday night. The officers contacted 19 year old Roosevelt Williams of Milford just after 11pm and smelled marijuana. Further investigation led to the discovery of 41 grams of marijuana and cash. Williams was arrested and charged with possession.
Read MoreContraband Seized at JTVCC
A suspicious package was seized at the Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Corrections officials say the package was mailed using a fictitious vendor name and shipped from an outside location. Inside the box over 7 ounces of marijuana and three cellphones which were packaged inside 4 pound bags of coffee. Officials say if the package…
Read MoreLaurel Police Seize Large Amount of Pot During Traffic Stop
Seaford PD Arrest Two on Drug Charges
Two people have been arrested by Seaford Police on drug charges. Police learned that delivery of heroin would be arrive in the parking lot of a local restaurant last week. Police arrested 23 year old Patra Daniels of Seaford and 21 year old Juan’ye Paul of Laurel and seized 247 bags of heroin, over 12…
Read MoreThree Arrested after Dover Traffic Stop
Dover Police arrest three after a traffic stop over the weekend. When police stopped the car just after 11pm, the officer spotted a 9mm handgun on the dashboard in plain view. The driver, 23 year old Shabazz Barlow said the gun was his. A search of the vehicle turned up marijuana and 108 baggies of…
Read MoreBaltimore Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Near Cheswold
A traffic stop near Cheswold led to the arrest of a Baltimore man on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a car on Route 13 with tinted front windows – but no waiver for the tint. The vehicle was stopped and Troopers found the driver, 31 year old Shawn Wright, did not have a valid…
Read MoreFrankford Man Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police east of Selbyville led to the arrest of a Frankford man on drug charges. Police say a car driven by 40 year old Steven Bowen made an illegal U-turn and was stopped. Troopers smelled marijuana coming from inside and a search of the car turned up over 731…
Read MoreThree Charged with Drug Offenses in Georgetown
Three suspects have been arrested by Georgetown Police after a drug investigation. Police went into an Old Laurel Road home in Georgetown with a search warrant and found over 2200 grams of marijuana, 52 milligrams of Suboxone and drug paraphernalia. Police arrested 29 year old David McCabe, 38 year old John O’Connor and 33 year…
Read MoreDSP Find Drugs in Hidden Compartment During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Dover led to the discovery of drugs. Police stopped a speeding car on Route 1 in Dover on Thursday evening and smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Police learned the driver, 30 year old Thomas Gordon, had no valid driver’s license. A search of the vehicle…
Read MorePolice Make Multiple Drug Arrests at Dunbarton Apts in Georgetown
Georgetown Police along with several other agencies conducted a drug investigation at the Dunbarton Apartments in Georgetown. On January 31st, three people were arrested after a search warrant was served in the 200 building – police seized heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana. On Friday police went into several apartments in the 100 building and seized…
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