Over the course of the summer, the Middletown Police Department conducted an investigation involving James Moore, 18, Middletown Delaware, (pictured below) for his involvement in drug dealing and weapons offenses throughout the Town of Middletown, Delaware.

On September 16^th, 2021 two search warrants were executed on the 400 Block of North Catherine St. and Moore was taken into custody without incident.

Located during the search was a Polymer 80 non-serialized firearm and 92 rounds of 9mm ammunition.  Additionally, 384 grams of marijuana packaged for sale, drug packaging material, Oxycodone, Alprazolam, and Hydrocodone pills were recovered along with suspected drug proceeds in the amount of approximately $900.00.   

James Moore was charged with Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony,

Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, Possession of a controlled substance in a Tier 1 Quantity, three counts of Possession of a controlled substance and two counts of Endangering the welfare of a child

Moore was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and issued a $6,200 secured bond. Unable to post bail Moore was transported to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

  James Moore, 18, Middletown, DE