State Police Arrest Frankford Man Following Probation & Parole Search

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

The Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Malachi Mahon of Frankford, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following a Probation and Parole search yesterday in Frankford.

On November 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was requested by Probation & Parole after they conducted an administrative search at probationer Malachi Mahon’s residence on Frankford Avenue in Frankford. During the search of the residence, probation officers found drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. Mahon was detained without incident. A child was in the residence as the time.

A search of the residence and Mahon, led to the discovery of the following items:

Approximately 6.44 grams of crack-cocaine
Approximately 50.43 grams of marijuana
Glock 9mm handgun

Mahon was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $36,601 cash bond.

Malachi Mahon

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon, Semi Auto or Auto by a Person Prohibited who also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited – Prior Conviction of Use, Possession, or Sale of Drugs (Felony)
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Personal Use Quantity Marijuana – Under 21

Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.