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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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Lewes Man Arrested in Drug Investigation
Released Friday, April 10, 2009
Lewes –The Delaware State Police have arrested a 62 year old Lewes man for several drug offenses after undercover officers concluded an investigation into the illegal distribution of marijuana.
The investigation was launched after several residents within the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park community expressed concern over the possible illegal transaction of drugs occurring from a home on Siham Road in Lewes. As detectives conducted the investigation they identified Michael F. Gilbert, 62 of the 31000 block of Siham Road as the homeowner who was involved in the illegal distribution of marijuana.
Subsequent the investigation, this morning at approximately 6:00 am, troopers executed a search warrant at the residence. Gilbert was contacted and three separate packages of marijuana were located in the residence totaling approximately 25.2 grams. Detectives also located within the residence drug paraphernalia consisting of rolling papers and a scale.
As a result of the investigation, Gilbert was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Dwelling for the Keeping of Controlled Substances, 3 counts of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Nuisance. He was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $2500.00 secured bail.
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