Felton man arrested on drug charges, multiple warrants at Milford boat ramp

A wanted Felton man was charged after a traffic stop for trespassing on a state wildlife area.

The Delaware Department says on February 26 Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police stopped a vehicle at Blairs Pond Boat Ramp in Milford, for trespassing. During the stop, Officials say the driver, 23-year-old Mahdi Wilson, was arrested, and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area and littering/dumping on a state wildlife area.

He was also apparently wanted on two warrants out of Delaware State Police Troop 3. One charged him with criminal impersonation, driving without a valid license, driving with a suspended or revoked license and speeding in excess of 55 mph on a four-lane or divided highway, while the second charged him with criminal impersonation, driving with a suspended or revoked license and speeding in excess of posted limits.

He was released on several bonds, following the arraignments. Wilson was also apparently arraigned on a capias out of Kent County Superior Court for which he was released on minimal bond pending a court date. Investigators say a passenger in Wilson’s vehicle was cited for trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area.

“State wildlife areas, fishing piers and boat launching facilities are closed to the public from sunset to sunrise unless a person is actively and lawfully engaged in fishing, hunting or boating in accordance with state regulations and individual wildlife area rules,” said Sgt. John McDerby, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. “We routinely monitor wildlife areas statewide for after-hours activity, and individuals who are found in these areas between sunset and sunrise and not engaged in these activities as described face fines up to $100 for trespassing after hours.”