Harbeson- The Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects after a search warrant led to the discovery of drugs.

On January 9, 2020 members of the Sussex Drug Unit (SDU) and the Governor’s Task Force (GTF) concluded a six month drug investigation involving the distribution of illegal drugs occurring at a residence in the 28000 block of Woodcrest Drive, Harbeson, DE. With the assistance of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT), members of SDU and GTF executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence. Upon execution of the search warrant contact was made with 40-year-old Tomaris White of Georgetown and the primary occupant of the residence, 67-year-old Gladys Sampson of Harbeson.  White was observed running toward the bathroom attempting to dispose of crack cocaine. White and Sampson were subsequently taken into custody without incident.

During the search of the residence, the following was located:

• Approximately 14.46 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 41.21 grams of powder cocaine
• Approximately 6.12 grams of marijuana
• Two boxes of 12 gauge slugs
• a .380 round of ammunition
• Drug paraphernalia-to include items utilized to manufacture drugs
• Over $2000.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Gladys Sampson is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing ammunition. White and Sampson were transported back to Troop 4 where they were charged with the following:

Tomaris White:

• Operating a Clandestine Laboratory
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity
• Conspiracy 2^nd
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Possession Drug Paraphernalia

White was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $17250.00 secured bond.

Gladys Sampson:

• Operating a Clandestine Laboratory
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity
• Conspiracy 2^nd
• Maintaining a Drug Property
• Possession Ammo by Person Prohibited
• Possession Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sampson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $19850.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 011020 1049

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