Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest In Wilmington

Harry Reed of Wilmington, D

Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Harry Reed of Wilmington, DE, for felony drug charges following a traffic stop in the Wilmington area on Wednesday night.

On July 20, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police New Castle County Governor’s Task Force performed a traffic stop on a Buick Park Avenue traveling on S. Heald Street in the area of Peach Street with expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated, and contact was made with the operator and sole occupant, identified as Harry Reed. Upon contact the trooper immediately observed suspected drugs in the lap of Reed and he was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 13.6 grams of crack cocaine and approximately 16.04 grams of marijuana.

Reed was transported back to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes

  • Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Expired Tags

Reed was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $15,002 cash bond.

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