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Milton Pair Arrested on Drug Offenses
Released Friday, May 23, 2008
Milton – The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governors Task Force arrested a 23 year old and a 38 year old Milton pair after they were found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and gun.
Yesterday, Omar Johnson, 23 of Milton and a level 3 probationer, was observed by unit members as a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling on US 9, west of Lewes. The vehicle was stopped by members of the task force, which consisted of Probation and Parole officers; to conduct an administrative search of Mr. Johnson.
Subsequent the roadside search, a search warrant was then executed on his residence located in the 28000 block of West Spring side Drive, in Cool Springs. During the search of the home, unit members contacted William R. Aikens, 38, also a resident of the home. They located 5.3 grams of powder cocaine and several drug paraphernalia items found in his bedroom.
Additionally, a search of Mr. Johnson’s bedroom revealed 1.7 grams of crack cocaine concealed in a closet. Also, a box of .38 caliber special ammunition was located under Johnson’s mattress; and an additional five rounds of .38 special ammunition was located on a shelf in the closet. Furthermore, Johnson was also found to be in possession of $698.00 U.S. Currency during the traffic stop.
A search of the exterior of the property revealed a Smith and Wesson .38 Special revolver located under a dog house. As a result of the investigation, Omar Johnson was formally charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling, Poss. of firearm by person prohibited, Poss. Of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Poss. of ammunition by person prohibited, Endangering the welfare of a child (2 counts) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
William Aikens was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling, Endangering the welfare of a child (2 counts) and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Both have been committed to the Sussex County Correctional Institute in lieu of bail.
Aikens Johnson
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