Traffic Stop On Harbeson Rd. Leads To Two Arrests

Two people are facing drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Harbeson Road, south of Lewes-Georgetown Highway

Delaware State Police say a trooper stopped the vehicle Sunday morning. A computer check determined it was flagged due to a title transfer.

According to police, the driver 41-year-old Jacqueline Carey of Magnolia was found to have a suspended license and her passenger 51-year-old Richard Haines of Magnolia also did not have a valid license

A search of the vehicle turned up a large hunting knife as well as morphine, some marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

State Police say Carey made a statement about having illegal drugs

Also, Haines was barred from possessing a weapon due to a previous felony conviction.

State Police listed these charges:

Carey was transported back to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:

• Possession of  a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana
• Five Traffic Offenses

Carey was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on her own recognizance.

Haines was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited

Haines was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $3,000 unsecured bond.