Drug charges filed against dover man after lincoln search warrant
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Drug Charges Filed Against Dover Man After Lincoln Search Warrant

Lincoln, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested Antonio Young, 44, of Dover, for felony drug charges after executing a search warrant at a Lincoln residence last week.

On Thursday, members of Sussex and Kent County Drug Units, Sussex and Kent County Governor’s Task Force, and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a house on the 8000 block of Greentop Road in Lincoln. The warrant followed an investigation of Young and the distribution of illegal narcotics from the property. Twelve individuals, including Young, were detained by detectives at the scene.

The search revealed approximately 0.756 grams of heroin, about 15.72 grams of crack cocaine, 12-gauge shotgun ammunition, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and $454 in suspected drug proceeds. Four of the twelve individuals were arrested for misdemeanor offenses and existing capias warrants. The others were released without incident.

Young was transported to Troop 4 and charged with multiple felonies, including Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony), Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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