Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges- Felton

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 18th, 2020

Felton- The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Ronald W. Johnson Jr. of Felton, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a weapon.

The incident occurred on February 15, 2020 at approximately 8:15 p.m., when members of the Governor’s Task Force (GTF) observed a Kia Sedona stopped in the left turn lane on Dupont Highway at Evens Road, Felton, with a loud muffler. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, Ronald Johnson, when an odor of marijuana was detected. A computer inquiry revealed that Johnson had an active capias and was a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. Johnson was taken into custody without incident.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following:

approximately 307.99 grams of Marijuana
a Taurus .357 caliber revolver loaded with 6 rounds
Over $500.00 in suspected drug proceeds
Drug Paraphernalia

Johnson was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If Previously Convicted of A Violent Felony
Possession or Control of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony
Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
Possession of a Deadly Weapon By Person Prohibit Who Also Possesses Controlled Substance
Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
Improper Muffler

Johnson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $55750.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 021820 1602

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