REHOBOTH BEACH — Drugs and a weapon were found in a vehicle parked in a handicapped spot at a Royal Farms late Sunday, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m. when Jack …
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REHOBOTH BEACH — Drugs and a weapon were found in a vehicle parked in a handicapped spot at a Royal Farms late Sunday, authorities said.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m. when Jack F. Kelleher, 21, of Rehoboth Beach, was contacted in a vehicle without a visible placard or handicapped parking permits on file with the Division of Motor Vehicles, Delaware State Police said .
A trooper smelled an odor of marijuana and a vehicle search brought the discovery of approximately 40.37 grams of marijuana and a large machete, spokeswoman Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe said. A computer inquiry revealed that Mr. Kelleher was a person prohibited from possessing a weapon.
Mr. Kelleher was taken into custody without incident.
Police charged Mr. Kelleher with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited, carrying a concealed deadly weapon and parking in a handicapped spot. He was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court and released on $3,050 unsecured bond.
