Delaware State Police
News Release

Sgt. Joshua A. Bushweller
http://www.state.de.us/dsp/pio/newsroom.htm.

              

Two Arrested after Undercover Drug Operation

Released Saturday, August 23, 2008

Bridgeville – The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit, assisted by the DSP Special Operations Response Team, DSP Sussex Governors Task Force, Troop 5, Troop 4, Probation and Parole, and Dewey Beach PD executed two search warrants on Jones Dogwood Drive off of Coverdale Road east of Bridgeville.

These search warrants were executed yesterday at approximately 1:45 pm as a result of an undercover operation conducted by DSP on residents in the 12000 block of Jones Dogwood Road. Troopers determined through investigation, that one of the residents was being utilized by  narcotics street dealers to distribute crack cocaine.

During the execution of the search warrant, Clydus A. Evans, 29 of Jones Dogwood Road was standing on the property and fled on foot. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. A search of his residence resulted in the seizure of 4.7 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting arrest. He also was charged by the SPCA for numerous dog violations. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $16,000 cash bond.    

During the search of another residence on Jones Dogwood Road, Lashon M. Cannon, 20 of Jones Dogwood Road was in possession of 1 gram of crack cocaine, .5 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Investigators learned Cannon had been selling crack cocaine from the property. Mr. Cannon was arrested for Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $16,000 cash bond.   

State Police Home Page | State of Delaware Home Page
This page is maintained by
Sergeant Joshua A. Bushweller
Public Information Office

Last Modified: September 08, 2008.