Seaford Man Arrested on Weapon and Drug Charges After Welfare Check- Blades

Blades, DE- Delaware State Police arrested George Reha, 35, of Seaford, early Wednesday morning on weapon and drug charges after troopers were called to a convenience store to check on his welfare.

On November 24, 2021, at approximately 7:28 a.m., troopers and EMS were dispatched to Royal Farms located at 8800 Concord Road to check on the welfare of a male, later identified as George Reha. Reha appeared to be nodding off while in the driver seat of a GMC Sierra. Upon contact, he displayed signs of being under the influence of drugs, and a DUI investigation ensued. Reha was taken into custody without incident, and a search of his person was conducted. Located in his pant pocket was $8,797 in suspected drug proceeds. A search of his vehicle resulted in troopers finding the following items:

  • Approximately 5.99 grams of cocaine
  • Drug Paraphernalia
  • 1- large Bowie Knife
  • 1- Switchblade knife

Reha did not required medical attention and was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • 4th Offense DUI (Felony)
  • Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of a Switchblade

Reha was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $9,500.00 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 112621 1043

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