WILMINGTON, DE — A 21-year-old woman faces drug charges after Wilmington Police allege officers observed her conducting drug transactions in the 900 block of Kirkwood Street.
Police identified the defendant as Kemani Evans, 21.
At approximately 1:15 p.m. Aug. 12, members of the Wilmington Police Drug, Organized Crime and Vice Division were conducting an investigation into violence and drug activity in the area, according to police.
Investigators allege they observed Evans engaged in drug transactions before making contact with her.
Police reported recovering a small quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana and taking Evans into custody without incident.
Evans was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of marijuana, according to police.
She was arraigned in New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $10,100 cash-only bail, police reported.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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