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Troopers Make Drug Arrest Released-Friday, May 02, 2008 Ellendale-On Thursday May 1, 2008, the Sussex Drug Unit and Sussex Governor’s Task Force (GTF), conducted a joint investigation into the distribution of cocaine from a residence along the 200 block of Crooked Road, near Lincoln. During the investigation, troopers observed a vehicle described as a black Ford Explorer leaving the dwelling at approximately 8:55 p.m. The vehicle was followed and stopped along S. Old State Road near Ellendale after detectives observed traffic offenses. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Leonardo B. Street, 35, of Laurel, Delaware. Street was found to have .1 gram of cocaine on his person. A search of his vehicle resulted in the seizure of 30.3 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of marijuana, and twelve Ecstasy pills, .4 grams of crack cocaine, digital scale, and $8,820 in cash. As a result of this investigation, Mr. Street was formally charged with the following criminal offenses: Trafficking Cocaine (F), Possession With Intent To Distribute (PWITD) Cocaine (F), PWITD Marijuana (F), PWITD a Controlled Substance (F), Maintaining a Vehicle for Keeping a Controlled Substance (F), three counts of Possession of Narcotics Within 1000’ of a School (F), and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M). Street was also charged with several traffic offenses including Driving While Suspended. Street was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $122,500.00 secured bond. |
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