WILMINGTON, DE — Two men face drug-related charges after Wilmington police allegedly observed suspicious activity on West Third Street and recovered heroin, Suboxone strips and a digital scale.
The Wilmington Police Department identified the defendants as Stephen Jones, 35, and Kevin Forehand, 61, who were arrested Oct. 15 in the 1700 block of West Third Street.
According to police, officers assigned to the Drug, Organized Crime and Vice Division were patrolling the area at approximately 12:24 p.m. when they observed two men allegedly engaged in drug-related activity.
Officers approached Jones and Forehand and took both into custody without incident.
Police reported recovering 1.65 grams of heroin, nine Suboxone strips, and a digital scale during the encounter.
Jones was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, second-degree conspiracy, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released after posting $3,100 secured bail.
Forehand was charged with Tier 1 possession of a controlled substance and second-degree conspiracy.
He was also arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on his own recognizance.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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