NEW CASTLE, DE — What began as a routine equipment stop along a dark stretch of Memorial Drive early Monday morning ended with two Delaware men facing felony drug dealing charges, according to the Delaware State Police.
Troopers said that at approximately 1:30 a.m. on February 9, 2026, a patrol unit observed a Volvo XC90 traveling near North Dupont Highway with an equipment violation. The vehicle was pulled over, and the trooper made contact with the driver, identified as 45-year-old William Comer Jr. of Wilmington, and a passenger, 59-year-old Darrell Maxion of Bear.
During the stop, police allege that troopers learned Comer was in possession of drug paraphernalia. A subsequent search of the vehicle and its occupants allegedly led to the discovery of approximately 34 grams of suspected crack cocaine, approximately 0.99 grams of suspected heroin, two digital scales, and drug packaging materials.
Comer and Maxion were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2 for processing.
Comer has been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, Tier 3 quantity (felony); possession of a controlled substance, Tier 3 quantity (felony); conspiracy second degree (felony); possession of a controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and operating a vehicle with improper window tinting. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $42,450 secured bond.
Maxion has been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, Tier 3 quantity (felony); possession of a controlled substance, Tier 3 quantity (felony); conspiracy second degree (felony); and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $40,700 secured bond.
The charges against both men are allegations. As with all criminal cases, the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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