Harrington Police Arrest Four on Drug Charges following Search, Pursuit

HARRINGTON, Del. – The Harrington Police Department (HPD) has arrested four individuals after conducting a drug search warrant on Saturday.

On May 16, HPD was assisted by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force in conducting surveillance on a residence on Rose Haven Lane due to drug activity. Police reportedly attempted to conduct a traffic stop on residents Barbara Reed and Daniel Parker after they were viewed leaving the address. Reed and Parker fled, causing a pursuit to ensure.

During the pursuit, HPD was assisted by Delaware State Police Aviation, who viewed Reed and Parker fleeing into Maryland. Through collaboration with the Denton Police Department, Reed and Parker were ultimately apprehended at a Goose Creek gas station, and found in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

During the search warrant at the residence on Rose Haven Lane, Christie Lake was taken into custody and later charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Prior to the execution of the search warrant, intelligence was gathered that Reed’s son, Jaleel Reed, had been staying at the location as well. Police knew Jaleel Reed to be a Level 2 Probationer, a two-time convicted felon, and an absconder from probation. Additionally, he was wanted by HPD for a separate pursuit from Apr., in which his mother, Barbara Reed was the passenger.

Through investigative means, Jaleel Reed’s location was discovered to be in the City of Milford. Jaleel Reed was surveilled by unit members, and a tactical vehicle stop was ultimately conducted in the area of Hills Market Road and Hopkins Cemetery Road in Harrington. During the stop, he attempted to flee but ultimately surrendered to unit members. Police say Jaleel Reed was charged accordingly, and Probation & Parole issued an administrative warrant for violation of probation.