Police make a dent in central Delaware drug trade with six arrests
Delaware State Police have seized weapons, a military-issued rocket launcher and more than 50 grams of heroin following a two-month investigation.
Investigators carried out a total of four search warrants in Kent County during the past few days, targeting homes and a business in Camden and Dover. Authorities from local jurisdictions assisted State Police in the investigation. Charged with drug offenses are: 34-year-old Akim Lewis of Camden, 36-year-old Tracy MacDonald of Camden, 48-year-old Gary Talbert of Dover, 30-year-old Brian Crossman of Smyrna, 41-year-old Keith Perkins of Dover, and 25-year-old Michael Bethard of Smyrna. Authorities described the operation as a large-scale heroin distribution ring.
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