Laurel– The Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.

The incident occurred on February 9, 2020 at approximately 2:01 p.m., when a Trooper observed a gray Nissan Altima traveling on Sussex Highway just north of Delaware Avenue, Laurel, with five young individuals in the back seat.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Jason A. Talley, 28, of San Francisco, CA, when an odor of marijuana was detected.  Contact was then made with the passenger, Tabius Cannon 24, of Salisbury MD, who originally provided the Trooper with a false name and Talley confirmed this false name.  Seated in the back of the vehicle was Cameron Patterson, 24, of Salisbury MD and four other individuals ranging from ages 11 to 6.

A search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted when Troopers discovered approximately 912.75 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Upon this discovery, Cannon proceeded to take off running and a foot pursuit ensued.  Cannon was apprehended a short time later, hiding in a vehicle that was parked behind a residence on Broad Creek.  A further search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a silver, .380 semi-automatic pistol and a magazine containing three .380 rounds.  A computer inquiry revealed that Cannon was a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.

All three suspects were taken into custody and transported back to Troop 5 where they were charged with the following:

JASON A TALLEY:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity
• Conspiracy Second Degree
•  Making False Statement
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Passenger Occupy Seating Position
• Failure to Have License in Possession

Talley was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $85150.00 secured bond.

TABIUS W. CANNON:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2 counts)
• Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• Burglary Third Degree
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity
• Conspiracy Second Degree
•  Resisting Arrest
•  Making False Statement
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

Cannon was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $109100.00 secured bond.

CAMERON J. PATTERSON:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance
•  Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Patterson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $74050.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021020 1048

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