On October 28, 2024 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Milford Police Department Officers observed a vehicle parked in the Memorial Park Basketball Court area off S. Washington St.  Officers made contact with the driver due to them being in a city park after hours.  The driver was identified as Ben L. Carter, 19 of Greenwood, DE.  Further investigation led to a narcotics K9 from the Delaware State Police responding to the scene and conducting a scan of the vehicle.  Investigators located approximately 13.91 grams of crack cocaine (Tier 2 quantity) along with drug paraphernalia that was indicative of drug dealing inside the vehicle. 

 

Carter was taken into custody and was charged with:

Manufacture/Deliver/Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity

Possession of Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

Carter had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 7, where he was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $12,500.00 secured bail.

 

Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney

Released: 10/31/2024