By Craig Anderson

MILLSBORO - A Millsboro Police officer is under investigation for possible tampering with fentanyl evidence, a news release said on Friday.

According to the Millsboro Police Department, an on-duty officer was found unresponsive in his fully marked patrol vehicle on Feb. 19 at approximately 11:20 a.m. He was transported to a nearby medical facility for a possible exposure to fentanyl, police said.

Police said the officer is assigned as an evidence custodian for the department. Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that the officer may have improperly accessed drug evidence which may have resulted in the officer becoming unresponsive.

The news release said Millsboro Police contacted the Delaware Department of Justice immediately suspecting possible evidence tampering; Delaware State Police are investigating.

Police said they will conduct internal investigations as necessary.
The officer was placed on administrative leave with pay. His name is being withheld due to the active investigation, police said.