Three Dover Men Arrested in Drug Bust

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested three men from Dover following search warrants executed on Thursday.

On Dec. 11, members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed search warrants at three residences on the 60, 70, and 100 blocks of Vanessa Drive in Dover. The search warrants were obtained following a drug investigation of 39-year-old Neal Barnes, 52-year-old Anthony James, and 51-year-old Kevin Walker. Authorities believed the men were illegally distributing narcotics from their residences.

During the search warrants, all three suspects were detained inside their respective homes without incident. Police say a child was present in Walker’s residence at the time of the search.

During a search of Barnes’ residence, detectives found two firearms, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and nearly 100 grams of crack cocaine. Barnes was arrested and charged with various felony drug and gun charges. He was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) on a $57,000 cash bond.

During a search of James’ residence, detectives found 19.88 grams of crack cocaine, 52.59 grams of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia and proceeds. James was arrested and charged with various felony drug charges. He was arraigned and committed to SCI on a $146,000 cash bond.

During a search of Walker’s residence, detectives found varying amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, ecstasy, and acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride pills. Walker was arrested and charged with felony drug charges and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned and committed to SCI on a $39,500 secured bond.