Millsboro Man Arrested for Drug Charges Following Pursuit- Lewes

Lewes- Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old Miles K. Sherman of Millsboro for drug and traffic charges following pursuit.

On August 27,2020 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Delaware State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Sherman for following a motor vehicle too closely on Camp Arrowhead Road, Lewes. Sherman failed to stop for the fully marked patrol vehicle and continued traveling on Camp Arrowhead Road before coming to a stop on the shoulder. Sherman and a 33-year-old male passenger were detained without incident. An investigation ensued and located in Sherman’s vehicle was the following:

  • Approximately .819 grams of heroin
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Approximately 23 amphetamine and dextramphetamine prescription pills
  • Approximately 3.92 grams of marijuana

Sherman was also in possession of approximately $1130 dollars in suspected drug proceeds.

Sherman was taken into custody and transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts-felony)
  • Disregard Police Officer Signal (felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana (civil violation)
  • Unsafe Passing on Left
  • Following a Motor Vehicle too Closely

Sherman was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on $7,700.00 unsecured bond.

The passenger was not charged.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 082820 0925

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