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Cpl/2 John "Wes" Barnett Jr.
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Joint Police Investigation nets Drugs Cash and Paraphernalia

Released-Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Seaford- On Tuesday April 15, 2008 the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit, Sussex Governor’s Task Force and the Seaford Police Department completed a four month joint investigation which led to the arrest of two Seaford residents on several drug related charges.

State Troopers and Seaford Police officers executed search a warrant at a residence located on King Street in Seaford.  During the search, Jeremy Williams, 25 of Seaford and Cherita Roach 29, also of Seaford were taken into custody.

Seized during the search were 2 lbs of marijuana some of which was packaged in 1 ounce baggies for distribution, 11.2 grams of crack cocaine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and $677.00 cash.

Both Williams and Roach were arrested for Trafficking Cocaine (F), Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine (F), Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (F), Conspiracy 2nd Degree (F), four counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M), and Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping a Controlled Substance (F).

Williams was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $57,100.00 cash bond.

Roach was arraigned and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in lieu of $7,100.00 cash bond.

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