DOVER — A 65-year-old male was arrested on drug and firearms charges while assisting Delaware Probation and Parole with an administrative search on Tuesday afternoon, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said.

According to police, officers assisted Delaware Probation and Parole with the search at approximately 1:17 p.m. Authorities said Herman Hicks, an active parolee, was found in possession of a firearm and drugs.

During the search of Mr. Hicks’ home in the 100 block of Spruance Road, officers located a loaded handgun, 65 bags of heroin and 5.9 grams of marijuana, police said.

Mr. Hicks was charged with possession of firearm/ammunition by person prohibited (three counts), possession of heroin, and possession of marijuana. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $50,150 cash bond.