Wilmington Resident Faces Felony Drug Charges After Newark Traffic Stop

A Wilmington resident is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by Newark Police earlier this month.

Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit pulled over a vehicle on South College Avenue on June 2, 2026, around 10:15 in the morning. The car had been linked to a shoplifting case being investigated by a different law enforcement agency.

During the traffic stop, officers made contact with the driver and subsequently arrested the individual on felony drug-related charges.

The incident remains under investigation by the Newark Police Department.