Pair arrested for distributing meth in Ocean View

OCEAN VIEW, Del. – Ocean View Police have arrested a couple for distributing methamphetamine in the Ocean View area.

We’re told the joint investigation by the OVPD and DEA Taskforce was launched following an increase in meth usage in Ocean View and surrounding areas. The investigation concluded on July 13th with a raid on a home on Baltimore Avenue. Police say during the raid, they recovered more than one pound of methamphetamine, 13 baggies of heroin, small amounts of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Police also seized $6,000 in cash and an SUV.

As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Melanie Mitchell and 36-year-old Vincent Mitchell were arrested on multiple drug charges each, including possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, endangering the welfare of a child, and other related charges.

The pair were released on their own recognizance pending a preliminary hearing on July 22nd.