Lewes- The Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Sean P. McElwee of Georgetown, DE after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs.
The investigation began on February 22, 2020 at approximately 7:01 p.m., when a Trooper observed a black Volkswagen Jetta traveling eastbound on Pinetown Road at the intersection with Sweetbriar Road. The operator failed to come to a complete stop and utilize their turn signal. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Sean P. McElwee when an odor of marijuana was detected.
A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted and the following was located:
- Approximately 122.85 grams of marijuana
- 43 edible THC candies
- 2 Vyvanse 60 milligram pills
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Alcoholic beverages
McElwee was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:
- Possession With Intent To Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
- Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
- Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcohol
- Turn or Move a Vehicle without giving proper Signal
- Failure to Stop At a Stop Sign
McElwee 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: 022320 1420
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