Laurel, DE – Two Laurel residents were arrested after Delaware State Police allegedly discovered a large stash of narcotics and weapons during a search warrant earlier this week.
According to Delaware State Police, 57-year-old David Vasquez and 27-year-old Bethany Dean were taken into custody on November 18, 2025, after the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a warrant at a residence on the 31000 block of East Trap Pond Road. Investigators say the warrant stemmed from an ongoing probe into illegal narcotics distribution.
Police allege Vasquez was stopped nearby in a Dodge Ram and detained without incident, while Dean was taken into custody inside the residence. The search reportedly uncovered:
- 161.11 grams of powder cocaine
- 12.63 grams of crack cocaine
- 9.62 grams of methamphetamine
- 1.62 grams of heroin
- Multiple prescription pills and four knives exceeding three inches in length
Vasquez faces multiple felony counts, including possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and possession with intent to deliver controlled substances. Dean faces similar charges. Both were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and held at Sussex Correctional Institution on $84,000 cash bonds.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
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