The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Eric Sartin, Jr. of Smyrna, Delaware, for gun and drug offenses following a search warrant and traffic stop in Dover.
On January 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant following a traffic stop on US Route 13 near Bally’s Casino in Dover. The search warrant was obtained following a several weeks-long drug investigation of Eric Sartin, who was suspected of distribution of narcotics. Sartin was taken into custody during the traffic stop without incident.
A search of Sartin and the vehicle led to the discovery of the following items:
- One handgun
- Multiple rounds of ammunition
- Approximately 127.82 grams of methamphetamines
- Thirteen bags of heroin
- Approximately 3.26 grams of marijuana
- Various drug paraphernalia to include a digital scale and distribution/packaging materials.
Sartin was transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited who also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Sartin was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $90,100 cash bond.
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