Harrington man arrested on drug, weapons charges following investigation

Shelton

HARRINGTON, Del. – A Harrington man was arrested earlier this week following a drug investigation.

On Tuesday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence on Kings Court in Harrington, stemming from a drug investigation into 54-year-old James Shelton. Police took Shelton and a 35-year-old woman into custody at the home, and a subsequent search led to the recovery of the following:

  • Approximately 41.88 grams of cocaine
  • Approximately 23.88 grams of crack cocaine
  • 76 oxycodone hydrochloride pills
  • A loaded Glock 17 9mm firearm
  • A loaded Ruger LCR firearm with the serial number obliterated
  • A loaded Kahr CW45 firearm
  • Multiple firearm magazines and rounds of ammunition
  • Approximately $7,156 in suspected drug dealing money
  • Various paraphernalia including digital scales and distribution/packaging materials

The 35-year-old woman was charged with a misdemeanor offense.

Shelton was charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses and was released after posting a $22,500 secured bond.

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