Ellendale- The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred on January 7, 2020 at approximately 11:46 a.m., when a Trooper observed a white Chrysler 200 traveling above the posted speed limit on southbound Dupont Boulevard approaching the intersection at Beach Highway.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, identified as 51-year-old Kimberly L. Micciche of Ellendale and passenger 20-year-old Ryan Nicholson of Ellendale.  While obtaining information from Micciche, the Trooper observed that she was extremely nervous and had a difficult time locating the proper paper work.  When the Trooper asked Nicholson for his identification, the Trooper observed a small plastic wrapper with a white powdery residue sticking out of his wallet.  A consent to search the vehicle was subsequently provided and the following was located:

• Approximately 0.09 grams of crack cocaine
• Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine pills (7)
• Drug paraphernalia

Micciche and Nicholson were taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 7.

Micciche was also found in possession of approximately 1.98 grams of crack cocaine and over $900 in suspected drug proceeds.  Micciche was charged with the following:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
• Tampering With Physical Evidence
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance (2 counts)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification
•  Speeding
• Tinted material on the front windshield

Micciche was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on her own recognizance.

Nicholson was charged with the following:

• Tampering With Physical Evidence
•  Conspiracy Second Degree
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)

Nicholson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on his own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010820 1427

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