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State Police Shut Down Illegal Drug Operation in Kent County Released Saturday, April 19, 2008 Felton – Yesterday afternoon, members of the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Drug Unit with the assistance of the State Police Governor’s Task Force, Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit, and the Special Operation Response Team, executed three search warrants in southwestern Kent County. These executed search warrants were the result of a several month undercover drug operation that involved the selling and distribution of illegal narcotics. Specifically, three residences were targeted: a home in the 100 block of Indian Runner Road and homes in the 400 and 1100 block of Beagle Club Road, all just west of Felton. As a result of the search warrants, troopers recovered 68.8 grams of crack cocaine, 3.7 grams of marijuana, 8 Oxycodone pills, $7489 U.S. Currency, a .45 caliber handgun, a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun, firearm ammunition. In addition, a 47-inch LCD television, two All Terrain Vehicles, a motorcycle, and drug paraphernalia were seized. The following subjects were arrested on the following charges: Carl D. Young, 38 of the 400 block of Beagle Club Rd, Felton was arrested for Trafficking Cocaine, Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Vehicle, Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Crack Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia ( 2 counts).
Carl D. Young Jimmy Artis Jr., 20 of the 100 block of NW 2nd Street, Milford was arrested for Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Jimmy Artis Jr. John J. Hooks, 23 of the 500 block of Beagle Club Rd, Felton was arrested for Delivery of Crack Cocaine ( 3 Counts), Possession with the Intent to Deliver Oxycodone, Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle, and Possession of drug Paraphernalia (4 Counts).
John J. Hooks All subjects were incarcerated in the Delaware Correctional Center in Smyrna in lieu of secured bail. This is an ongoing investigation and additional arrests are expected. When they are made they will be provided to the media. As the Delaware State Police continues its efforts in eradicating illegal drugs from communities throughout Delaware we encourage citizens to report illegal drug activity to police. Tips can be submitted by calling your local police agency or troop or by calling crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submissions can be sent to http://www.tipsline.org/ ###
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