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DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure
DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure
**Bensalem, PA** – Bensalem Police conducted a traffic stop at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday when officers observed a black Nissan Rogue with malfunctions and erratic driving on Knights Road. The driver, identified as Khalil Laney, 34, from Bonsall Street, Philadelphia, displayed signs of intoxication, and upon questioning, denied having a firearm despite having a revoked concealed carry permit.
A subsequent search led police to discover a loaded 9mm handgun in Laney’s waistband and suspected marijuana packaged for sale inside the vehicle. Field sobriety tests indicated his inability to safely operate the vehicle. The firearm was secured, and Laney was found to be under the influence.
Laney faces several charges, including DUI, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and Possession with Intent to Deliver, along with traffic violations. District Justice Daniel Baranowski set Laney’s bail at 10% of $35,000, and he was taken to Bucks County Correctional Facility.
Bensalem Police emphasize their continued efforts to remove illegal firearms from the streets and express concerns over setting low bails for serious crimes.
Eastern Shore Drug-Trafficking Ring Indicted
Eastern Shore Drug-Trafficking Ring Indicted
**Annapolis, MD** – Thirty-nine individuals were indicted in connection to a drug-trafficking ring on the Eastern Shore following a coordinated investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
The covert operation, launched in Spring by Wicomico Narcotics, involved the Maryland Department of State Police, the Fruitland Police Department, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. It culminated in the indictment of participants of the drug trafficking operation in Wicomico County. The effort was joined by more than two local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, targeting illegal drug activities, including cocaine and fentanyl, in Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties.
In August, multiple search and seizure warrants were executed by Wicomico Narcotics and the DEA Salisbury Regional Office in the targeted counties. These operations led to the discovery of over 2,500 grams of suspected cocaine, nearly 30 grams of fentanyl, other illicit drugs, fourteen firearms, and four vehicles utilized for drug transport.
These findings were significant in dismantling the distribution network. Further details on the investigation can be accessed through the provided link.
