Milford- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Felton man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred on June 27, 2019 at approximately 8:12 p.m., when Troopers observed a black Ford F-150 traveling on South Rehoboth Boulevard with the operator not properly restrained.  A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was identified as 35-year-old George W. Smith Jr.  Further investigation revealed that Smith’s driver’s license was revoked.  A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted which led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 1.008 grams of heroin
• Approximately 2.95 grams of crack cocaine
• Drug paraphernalia
• Over $600.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Smith was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance with an Aggravating Factor (2 counts)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving While Revoked
• Seatbelt Violation

Smith was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $51,201.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 062819 1347

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