Milton Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

Sanetta V. Felton

MILTON, Del.- A 52-year-old woman is behind bars after a traffic stop in Milton led to her arrest on multiple drug-related charges.

Delaware State Police said that late Monday night a trooper observed a Dodge Dart traveling north on Hudson Road failing to maintain its lane of travel.

Police said a traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Sanetta V. Felton, of Hartly, Del.

Police said that upon contact with Felton, the trooper observed in plain view a baggie of what appeared to be powder cocaine and a jar of what appeared to be marijuana. Police said a subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, which led to the recovery of the following:

  • Approximately 22.8 grams of cocaine
  • Approximately 4.2 grams of marijuana
  • Approximately 6.9 grams of THC
  • Drug paraphernalia

Felton was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:

  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in a Tier 4 quantity
  • Possession of a controlled substance in a Tier 3 quantity
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance with an aggravating factor
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia (three counts)
  • Failed to remain within a single lane

Felton was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $50650.00 secured bond.

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