Delaware State Police
News Release

Three Bundles of Marijuana Seized in Traffic Stop

Released – Thursday, February 28, 2008

Harrington- On Thursday, February 28^th, at approximately 9:35 a.m., a Trooper with less than a week on patrol makes a traffic stop that nets over 140 lbs of marijuana.

The young Trooper and his Field Training Officer were traveling southbound on US 13 in the area of Clark St, Harrington when they observed a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer bearing the registration that should have been on a 1988 Mazda.

The duo stopped the Blazer south of Harrington contacting the driver, and sole occupant, Sherri N. Taylor, 22, of Norfolk, Virginia who was found to have a suspended license. While being questioned about her vehicle, she gave information that didn’t match DMV records. The officers then observed a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana in the center console.

As the investigation continued, the Troopers seized a total of 140 pounds of suspected marijuana which was bundled into three separate large laundry bags.

Ms. Taylor was transported back to Troop 3 (Camden) where she was booked on charges of Trafficking in Marijuana (felony), Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (felony), Maintaining a Vehicle for Keeping Narcotics (felony), Maintaining a Vehicle for Drug Distribution (felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor), Driving Without a Valid License, Failure to Have Minimum Insurance, and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

Ms. Taylor was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 (Dover) and remanded to the Women’s Correctional Institution in default of $152,160.00 secured bond.