Police: Shoplifting leads to arrest of wanted Felton man

DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Police say a wanted Felton man is behind bars on multiple charges following a shoplifting incident.

At around 1 p.m. Sunday, troopers responded to a shoplifting at Walmart in Dover. On arrival, troopers found 37-year-old Jerry Eaton leaving the store, and were able to take him into custody without incident.

While in custody, Eaton reportedly provided false identification to troopers to avoid the discovery of an active capias out of Keny County. Troopers also saw that Eaton’s vehicle, which was parked in the fire lane, was displaying a fictitious registration plate. Troopers then searched the vehicle, finding approximately 4.4 grams of heroin and drug paraphernalia.

Eaton was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a tier 2 quantity, possession of a controlled substance in a tier 2 quantity, shoplifting under $1500, criminal impersonation, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was originally set to be released on his own recognizance, but he was issued a $5,000 cash bond on his outstanding capias and was subsequently committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institute.