Two Millsboro Men Arrested on Felony Weapon, Drug Charges

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MILLSBORO, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested two men on felony weapon and drug charges after conducting a search warrant.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on the 30000 block of Friendship Road. The warrant was obtained following an investigation of 66-year-old Douglas Clay and 59-year-old Kenneth Peters for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, both men were detained without incident.

A search of the residence led to the discovery of the following items:

  • Approximately 8.41 grams of mushrooms
  • Approximately .05 grams of methamphetamine
  • Approximately .01 grams of crack cocaine
  • Digital scale and drug paraphernalia
  • Sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition
  • 2 large, fixed blade knives

Clay was arrested and charged with possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony, possessing drug paraphernalia, and related charges. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $19,000 secured bond.

Peters was arrested and charged with similar crimes. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $48,700 cash bond.

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