Delaware state police arrest correctional officer for drug charges
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Delaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer for Drug Charges

March 27, 2025

Smyrna, DE – The Delaware State Police, working alongside the Delaware Department of Correction, arrested Yesenia Martinez-Morales, a 27-year-old Wilmington resident, on felony drug charges after an investigation into official misconduct.

On Sunday, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit was called to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center at 1181 Paddock Road in Smyrna. The investigation, prompted by the Department of Correction, found that Correctional Officer Yesenia Martinez-Morales had smuggled approximately 5.82 grams of methamphetamines into the facility.

Terra Taylor, the Department of Correction Commissioner, emphasized the action taken to address this incident, highlighting a strong commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of correctional facilities.

Martinez-Morales was arrested by State Police Detectives and brought to Troop 2. She faced multiple charges, including Official Misconduct and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and was released on a $3,500 unsecured bond after arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11.

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