Laurel man arrested following drug, firearm investigation

LAUREL, Del. – A Laurel man is behind bars on numerous charges following an investigation.

Earlier this month, detectives began an investigation into 19-year-old Timothy Cannon, who was suspected of selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties. As a result, a search warrant was executed on his home in the 100 block of Horsey Avenue Tuesday morning, leading to the recovery of a 9mm handgun, ammunition, and magazines, approximately 15.77 grams of cocaine, and a digital scale. Additionally, seven children were found in the home at the time of the searches, ages 1, 2, 2, 3, 11, 13, and 15. None of the children were injured and they were turned over to an adult.

Cannon was held at SCI on a $37,500 secured bond on a list of drug and firearm charges, as well as 7 counts of endangering the welfare of a child.