Millsboro man busted for drugs after he was found passed out in front of church

Millsboro Man Busted for Drugs After He Was Found Passed Out in Front of Church

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August 7, 2024

MILLSBORO, DE — Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Brent Ward of Millsboro for multiple felony drug charges on Monday.

The arrest occurred on August 5 at around 2:41 PM when members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the Oak Orchard area of Millsboro. Detectives noticed Ward, who appeared to be unconscious in front of God’s House of Deliverance Church at 31507 Oak Orchard Road.

After Ward was awakened, detectives performed a consensual search and discovered illegal substances on him. The items seized included 1.92 grams of crack cocaine, 2.71 grams of powder cocaine, 38 counterfeit prescription pills, and 0.175 grams of heroin.

Ward was subsequently taken to Troop 4, charged with three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a counterfeit controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance.

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