Sussex Governor鈥檚 Task Force Arrests Three Men for Drug and Weapon Offenses
A search warrant at a residence on Armory Road in Frankford has led to the arrest of three men on drug and weapon charges. The arrests early yesterday morning follow a several month-long investigation. Police say this location had become a nuisance location due to the involvement of individuals in drug distribution and violent crimes. Incidents previously occurring at this location include fatal drug overdoses, assaults, and incidents involving firearms. Police arrested聽41-year-old聽Douglas Wilkerson, 23-year-old聽Jaiheim Curtis, and 51-year-old聽Daniel Prouse, all of Frankford, Delaware, who were identified as individuals involved in drug distribution during the course of the investigation. A search of the home revealed a large quantity of drugs. A computer inquiry revealed that Prouse was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.
Additional Information from Delaware State Police:
Jaiheim Curtis
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 3 (Felony)
- Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled/Counterfeit Substance (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled/Counterfeit Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Curtis was arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $76,000 cash bond.
Douglas Wilkerson
- Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Wilkerson was arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 3 and released on a $5500 unsecured bond.
Daniel Prouse
- Possession of Firearm/Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Prouse was arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5000 secured bond.
