Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Middletown, DE - Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar man after a vehicle stop led to the discovery of nearly a pound of marijuana.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. last night, Thursday, January 14, 2016, as a Delaware State Trooper was on routine patrol on southbound Summit Bridge Road (DE Rt. 896) in the area of the Summit Bridge, Middletown. It was at this time that the trooper observed a 2004 Infiniti traveling at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. A stop of the vehicle was then conducted at which time the trooper came into contact with the operator, later identified as Freddie J. Rembert, 49, of Delmar, DE. As the trooper was speaking to Rembert, he noticed the strong odor of marijuana coming from within the interior of the car. The trooper then had Rembert, as well as a passenger in the car, later identified as Devon Cannon, 26, of Smyrna, exit the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced 19.9 grams of marijuana and approximately $17,453.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds inside of a satchel located on the back seat of the car. An additional 420 grams of marijuana was located inside of a duffel bag in the trunk of the car.

Freddie Rembert and Devon Cannon were then transported to Troop 9, Odessa, where after further investigation, it was determined that Rembert was the owner of the marijuana and the money. Rembert was subsequently arrested and charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver Marijuana and Speeding. He was then arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution in default of $10,100.00 cash bail.

Devon Cannon, who was found to be wanted for two court capiases, was also arraigned at JP Court 11. He was then committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Institution for lack of $329.00 cash bail.