Delaware State Police arrested 48-year-old Leon Wilson of Bear, Delaware for multiple felony drug offenses following a search warrant at two Bear area motels yesterday morning.

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., troopers from Troop 2 Drug Unit and Troop 2 Patrol executed search warrants at the West Motel, located at 711 Pulaski Highway, Bear, and the Afton Motel, located at 731 Pulaski Highway, Bear. The search warrants were obtained following a one-month-long drug investigation of Leon Wilson, who was suspected of a drug dealing operation. While executing the search warrant of Wilson’s room at the West Motel, troopers located an unattended infant in the room.

A search of the motel rooms led to the discovery of approximately 12.2 grams of methamphetamine, 54 bags containing approximately .378 grams of heroin, approximately 3.6 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 90 grams of marijuana, and digital scales.

Wilson was taken into custody at a nearby convenience store. A computer inquiry revealed Wilson violated a court order that prohibits him from being in the presence of the infant. Wilson was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Criminal Contempt of a Domestic Violence Protective Order

Wilson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $24,000 cash bond.

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