Delaware State Police
News Release

Blades Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges

Released Saturday, February 28, 2009

Seaford – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 46 year old Blades man on drug and weapons offenses after troopers caught him with unauthorized prescription drugs.

The investigation began after detectives received information from an individual who informed police that William E. Smith was in possession of stolen weapons and was involved in the illegal distribution of prescription pills. On Thursday, February 26, 2009 as detectives continued the investigation additional information was provided that Smith would be in possession of illegal prescription pills on that date while operating a vehicle on River Road.

At 3:10 pm, detectives encountered Smith driving a green Chevy pick-up on River Road and conducted a traffic stop. Smith was found to be in possession of 30 Endocet pills packaged in a plastic cigarette box wrapper. He had no valid prescription for them. He was taken into custody without incident.

As the investigation continued detectives learned that Smith did indeed have two handguns at his shop at Poorman’s Auto. Police recovered a stolen Highpoint 9MM handgun that was taken during a residential burglary on Woodland Road, Seaford in May 2008. Troopers also recovered a Puppy .22 caliber revolver that was not reported stolen and does not belong to Smith. Police continue to investigate the origin of that weapon.

A subsequent search of his home yielded drug paraphernalia. As a result of the investigation, Smith was arrested for 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited, Receiving a Stolen Firearm, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Narcotic Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License. He was released after posting a $13,000 secured bail.  

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