Rehoboth Beach- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after he was found in possession of a weapon and drugs.

The incident occurred on December 24, 2018 at approximately 11:51 p.m., when Troopers were made aware of a shoplifting that had just occurred at the Helly Hansen Department Store located 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, and the suspect fled in a Black Kia Optima with temporary tags.  Troopers observed a Black Kia Optima with temporary tags in the vicinity matching the description traveling northbound on Coastal Highway in the area of Munchy Branch Road.  A traffic stop was conducted and upon contact with the driver, Troopers observed a handgun on the passengers seat.  The driver, 26-year-old Tre Jamal Edwards was detained.  Further investigation led to the discovery of 10.92 grams of marijuana, 0.74 grams of cocaine, eight 9mm rounds loaded in a magazine, and over $600.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

Edwards was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession With Intent To Deliver  a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon By Person Prohibited
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana

He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $38,500.00 cash only bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 122518 0951

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