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Wilmington Police Department
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 :: 09:41 a.m. EST

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Wilmington Police arrest three juveniles following traffic stop:

Wilmington Police have arrested three juveniles following a traffic stop.

On February 15 at approximately 11:04 p.m. patrol officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of 7th and West Streets.  Upon making contact with the occupants, two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old, officers detected a strong odor or marijuana. They were all taken into custody without incident. 

Police recovered 10 ounces of marijuana and $485 in currency.

The first 15-year-old male was charged with possession of marijuana and released on $500 unsecured bail.

The second 15-year-old was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver.  He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $5,000 secured bail.

The 17-year-old was charged with Breach of Release.  He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $5,000 cash-only bail.

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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