Rehoboth man arrested on weapon and drug charges

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MILTON - Kyree Coxon, 18, of Rehoboth Beach, was arrested on weapon and drug charges following a Monday morning traffic stop, Delaware State Police said.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., police said, a trooper on patrol saw a Cadillac sedan traveling northbound on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road at a high rate of speed. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted driver Mr. Coxon, who was alone in the vehicle. Upon contacting Mr. Coxon, police said, the trooper smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle’s interior.

Mr. Coxon was taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the Cadillac led to the discovery of approximately 64.47 grams of marijuana, a FHN 9-millimeter handgun, and over $1,100 in suspected drug proceeds, police said.

Mr. Coxon was charged with possession of a firearm while possessing a controlled substance, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of marijuana other than personal use quantity, and numerous traffic offenses. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on an $8,500 unsecured bond.

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