Wilmington man arrested after 520 grams of cocaine found in home during drug raid
Wilmington, DE – A drug investigation led to the arrest of a Wilmington man on Wednesday after police found more than half a kilogram of suspected cocaine inside his home, where children also reside, according to Delaware State Police.
Jason Doyle, 55, was taken into custody without incident outside his residence in the 100 block of Denn Place as members of the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant.
Detectives had been investigating Doyle for suspected narcotics distribution and obtained the warrant based on evidence of illegal drug sales from the property.
During the search, officers recovered approximately 520.90 grams of suspected cocaine, a digital scale, and packaging materials. Authorities said the contraband was found in areas of the home that were accessible to children living in the residence.
Following his arrest, Doyle was transported to Troop 2, where he was formally charged with felony drug offenses and additional related charges. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and is currently being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $42,200 cash bond.
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Key Points
- Jason Doyle was arrested in Wilmington after police found over 520 grams of cocaine in his home
- The drugs and paraphernalia were located in areas accessible to children
- He is being held on a $42,200 cash bond following arraignment on felony drug charges
