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New Castle Man Busted for Dealing Drugs in Mult-Agency Investigation

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Delaware State Police Arrests Man for Drug Charges

**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Jermaine Johnson, a 45-year-old resident of New Castle, for felony drug dealing charges. This arrest was part of a multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted in partnership with the New Jersey Salem County Prosecutor’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations in Delaware.

On Tuesday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a property on Constitution Boulevard in New Castle. The warrant was issued after an investigation into Johnson’s alleged distribution of narcotics in New Jersey and Delaware. During the search, Johnson attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended.

Officers discovered 851 grams of cocaine, multiple ammunition rounds, digital scales, pots, packaging materials, and $5,706 believed to be proceeds from drug dealing at the residence. Johnson, who is a convicted felon not allowed to possess ammunition, was taken to Troop 2 and charged with various felonies, including drug possession and paraphernalia charges.

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a bond set at $67,000 cash. Additional suspects in New Jersey have been arrested in connection with this

New Castle Burglary Suspect Arrested on the Rooftop

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New Castle Burglary Suspect Arrested on the Rooftop

**New Castle, DE** – Delaware State Police apprehended 33-year-old Michael Martino from New Castle following a burglary incident at a commercial building early Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday at around 6:10 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the AT&T building at 65 Southgate Boulevard due to a repeated alarm. Upon their arrival, police discovered an AT&T employee who reported an unidentified person on the roof. They located Martino on a catwalk between the building’s rear and a cell tower. He followed instructions to descend the catwalk and was arrested without incident.

The investigation revealed Martino had caused significant damage to the roof, which served as his entry point into the building.

Martino was subsequently taken to Troop 2, where he faced charges including Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony), Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony), and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. After being arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2, he was released on a $3,000 unsecured bond.

Middletown Man Arrested for New Castle Carjacking

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Middletown Man Arrested in New Castle Carjacking Incident

**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police have detained Antoine Carter, a 41-year-old resident of Middletown, following a carjacking incident at a Dash-In convenience store.

On Monday, approximately 3:34 p.m., troopers responded to a carjacking report at the Dash-In on 154 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle. Their investigation revealed that the 37-year-old victim had been followed by a friend to the parking lot. The friend, identified as Antoine Carter, allegedly attacked the victim by punching her through the open car window and forcefully removing her from the vehicle.

Carter then drove off in the victim’s Chevrolet Impala but returned to the Dash-In shortly thereafter. Once back at the location, troopers took Carter into custody without further incident.

He was transported to Troop 2 and charged with Robbery 1st Degree, a felony. Following his arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11, he was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $20,000 secured bond.