DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARREST TWO MEN FOR FELONY DRUG OFFENSES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP IN SEAFORD

Seaford, DE - Delaware State Police arrested 21-year-old David Kelley of Bridgeville, Delaware, and 23-year-old Colby Lecates of Laurel, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Seaford, Delaware early Wednesday morning.

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 1:14 a.m., a Delaware State Trooper, who was on patrol, was traveling behind a silver Nissan Altima on Concord Road eastbound on Concord Pond Road in Seaford, Delaware.

The trooper observed that Nissan had an equipment violation and had conducted a traffic stop. As the trooper approached the car, he smelled a strong odor of marijuana and observed white smoke billowing out from the vehicle as the passenger window rolled down.

Upon contacting the Nissan's two occupants, the trooper saw a tray with a green leafy substance on the front passenger's lap.

Additionally, the trooper noticed a giant bong emanating smoke and 3 bags containing a green leafy substance next to the front passenger's leg.

The front passenger, identified as Colby Lecates, was taken into custody without incident. A search of his person led to the discovery of two plastic bags containing marijuana. The trooper returned to the Nissan and resumed contact with the driver, David Kelley.

The trooper observed Kelley exhibiting multiple signs of impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After the tests were completed, Kelley was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of Kelley's person and the Nissan was conducted.

The search of Kelley's person, Lecates' person, and the Nissan led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 211.61 grams of marijuana
• Approximately 24.18 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
• Approximately 6.62 grams of THC wax
• $308 in suspected drug dealing proceeds
• Various paraphernalia to include digital scales and distribution/packaging materials
• Kelley and Lecates were taken to Troop 5, where they were both charged with multiple crimes.

Kelley was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $3,200 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony) - 3 counts
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
• Display of License Plate

Lecates was charged with crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony) - 3 counts
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia