Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests for Drug & Weapons Charges
A traffic stop Wednesday night in Delmar led to the arrest of two men on weapons and drug charges. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Honda with expired registration. As the trooper approached the vehicle he saw a rifle next to the passenger’s leg. The driver, 53 year old Paul Lambert of Delmar and passenger 39 year old William Ingle of Bethel, were detained. A narcotics K9 scanned the vehicle and alerted to drugs – and a search turned up methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A computer check showed Ingle with an active warrant.
Lambert and Ingle were transported to Troop 4, where they were charged with the following crimes:
Paul Lambert:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon w/ Prohibited and Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Conspiracy (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Expired Tags
Lambert was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on his own recognizance.
William Ingle:
- Possession of Deadly Weapon w/ Prohibited and Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Conspiracy (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
Ingle was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $12,300.00 cash bond.
