Felton- The Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Charles A. Benson Jr., of Felton, DE after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.

The incident occurred on February 19, 2020 at approximately 10:15 a.m., when Troopers observed a black Chrysler 200 traveling westbound on Reeves Crossing Road just east of S. Dupont Highway, Felton, with the rear license plate partially covered by an aftermarket metal plate border.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the operator, Charles Benson, when an odor of marijuana was detected.

A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted and led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 175 grams of marijuana
• 9ct liquid THC vape cartridges
• 35 OxyContin pills
• 27 Oxycodone Hydrochloride pills
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Over $200.00 in suspected drug proceeds
• Colt .177 pellet gun

Benson was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance (6 counts)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Display of License Plate
• Other traffic related offenses

Benson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $19075.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 022120 1010

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