Delaware State Police have taken a Georgetown resident into custody on multiple felony drug charges following an incident that included a foot chase and brief escape.
Authorities arrested 26-year-old Jayson Willin on March 17, 2026, after members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Probation and Parole officers went to the 500 block of Union Drive seeking the probationer, who had an outstanding warrant for breach of release. When law enforcement spotted Willin and tried to make contact, he fled on foot before officers quickly captured him. A search revealed he was carrying roughly 6.97 grams of cocaine, about 1.45 grams of crack cocaine, around 0.52 grams of methamphetamine, a buprenorphine and naloxone strip, a digital scale, and drug-related equipment. After being secured in a probation officer’s vehicle, Willin managed to exit the car but was swiftly caught again. Officers conducting an administrative search of Willin’s residence discovered an additional 19.96 grams of cocaine, baking soda, a digital scale, and a Pyrex cup and spoon containing white powder residue.
Following his arrest, Willin was transported to Troop 4 and processed on numerous charges before appearing before Justice of the Peace Court 3. He was then sent to Sussex Correctional Institution under a $78,200 secured bond.
The charges against Willin include: Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony); Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony); two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony); Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony); three counts of Possess Consume a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription; three counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Resisting Arrest; Attempt to Escape 3rd Degree; and two counts of Breach of Release.
