Del. man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

New Castle County Police have arrested a man on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Officers say they stopped a car Saturday near Thornhill Drive and Lockhaven Court in New Castle. Police say a passenger, 37-year-old Richard Lloyd of New Castle, had an active warrant.

Authorities say Lloyd had 26 bags of heroin, 3 bags of crack cocaine and a digital scale. He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and other offenses.

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