Dover traffic stop ends with narcotics charges

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DOVER - Kyeef Williams, 24, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was arrested after found in possession of a large amount of narcotics during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Delaware State Police said Mr. Williams was known not to have a valid driver’s license and a traffic stop was conducted on Del. 1 south of the Puncheon Run Connector at approximately 3:55 p.m.

Spokesperson Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said troopers asked Mr. Williams to exit the car, which he did without incident. During the course of the stop, a narcotics canine scanned the Camry and positively alerted to the presence of drugs, police said.

A search of the car led to the discovery of approximately 465.82 grams (over one pound) of crystal methamphetamine, approximately 8.06 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 1.05 grams of suspected heroin, police said.

Mr. Williams was taken into custody at the scene and taken to Troop 3.

Charges against Mr. Williams included possession offenses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a Tier 3 quantity, with intent to deliver a controlled substance (two counts), controlled substance in a Tier 1 quantity (two counts), and driving without a valid license. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $122,050 cash bond.

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