Delaware State Police took two individuals into custody following an early morning traffic stop in Laurel that uncovered suspected narcotics and drug equipment.
Authorities arrested 38-year-old Nicole Kenton from Harrington and a 36-year-old Selbyville man on May 1, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. after a trooper pulled over their Chevrolet Cruze on Fire Tower Road near Sycamore Road for a traffic violation.
When the officer approached the vehicle and made contact with both occupants, drug paraphernalia was visible inside the car. The trooper identified the Selbyville man as the driver and Kenton as the passenger.
Authorities conducted a vehicle search that turned up more drug paraphernalia linked to both individuals. Police also found roughly 48 bags of what they believe to be heroin and about 0.85 grams of suspected cocaine, all belonging to Kenton according to investigators. The driver displayed indicators of impairment, leading to both arrests proceeding smoothly.
Officers transported Kenton to Troop 5, where she faced multiple charges before appearing before Justice of the Peace Court 11. She was released after posting an $8,000 unsecured bond.
Kenton’s charges include:
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 5 counts
The male driver was also processed at Troop 5 before being released with a summons for driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and traffic violations.
