Delaware State Police
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Sgt. Joshua A. Bushweller
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Several Arrested during Magnolia Drug Investigation – Other’s Sought

Released Friday, October 10, 2008

Magnolia – Yesterday morning at approximately 6:00 am, members of the Troop 3 Drug Task Force and the Kent County Governor’s Task Force ended a six month long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the Meadowbrook Acres section of Magnolia. This investigation arose after several residents in the area complained about the illegal drug activity.

Throughout the investigation, undercover detectives identified several persons responsible for the distribution of illegal drugs including; Maurice M. Satchell, 25 of Woodville Drive, Magnolia, Dominik Bailey 24 of Norway Drive, Dover and Antoine J. Jones, 28 of Terry Drive, Magnolia. Detectives also learned from sources in the community that several other people who frequented the area had outstanding arrest warrants.

As a result of the investigation, two search warrants related to the case were obtained and executed at homes on Terry Drive and Woodville Drive, Magnolia. The focus of the warrants was to locate and arrest the subjects mentioned above and to conduct a thorough search of additional wanted persons. With the assistance of Kent County Probation and Parole officers along with the members of the Governor's Task Force and Drug Task Force numerous people were apprehended.

Michael Linareas, 25 of Magnolia who was already incarcerated at JTVCC on a related matter was charged with one count of Delivery of Crack Cocaine and one count of Attempted Delivery of Crack Cocaine. Linareas remains committed at JTVCC.

Devin A. Scott, 22 of Magnolia who was already incarcerated at JTVCC on a related matter was charged with three counts of Delivery of Crack, two counts of Conspiracy 2nd, and one count of Maintaining a Dwelling. Scott remains committed at JTVCC.

Antoine J. Jones, 28 of Magnolia was arrested for one count of Delivery of Crack Cocaine. During the search of his residence on Terry Drive, Magnolia, two pit bull dogs were located that displayed signs of being used for dog fighting. The SPCA was notified and the dogs were removed. Jones faces additional charges from the SPCA. Jones was released after posting secured bond.

Monte C. Hollis, 18 of Magnolia was contacted at residence on Lambert Drive, Magnolia. He was arrested for Delivery of Crack and Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping Controlled Substance. He was committed to JTVCC in lieu of secured bail.

Sean C. Stratton, 35 of Magnolia was arrested on an outstanding domestic violence related Assault 2nd Warrant, along with a capias from Kent County Court of Common Pleas. Stratton was committed to James T Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) in lieu of secured bond and an emergency capias.

Jermaine L. Malloy, 31 of Dover was arrested at a residence on Harmony Lane, Dover after information was received stating that he was hiding there. Malloy, a wanted probationer and registered sex offender, was located hiding in a bedroom. He was arrested for Resisting Arrest and a Violation of Probation. He was committed to JTVCC in lieu of secured bond.

Charles W. Lattisaw Jr., 40 of Dover fled on foot in the area of Meadowbrook acres and was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. A computer check revealed that Lattisaw was wanted for two outstanding capias warrants from Kent County Court of Common Pleas for Failing to Appear and one capias for Failing to pay fines. Lattisaw was committed to JTVCC in lieu cash bond and an emergency capias issued by Probation and Parole.

Drug Task Force Members are still actively seeking Maurice M. Satchell, Dominik Bailey, Donnell L. Singletary, 23 of Magnolia and Allen J. Simms, 29 of Townsend. All have active arrest warrants for Delivery of Crack from Delaware State Police Troop 3.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these people is urged to call investigators at Troop 3 at 302.697.4455. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  

 

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