Defendant: Toja Ricketts, 18 YOA, Seaford Delaware
Crime: Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bail: Released on Own Recognizance
On 08/25/2019 an Officer with the Seaford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by Toja Ricketts, 18 YOA of Seaford, after observing him operating the motor vehicle with a suspended drivers license. During the traffic stop the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed one bundle of heroin and various forms of drug paraphernalia consistent with drug dealing. A further search of Ricketts person revealed an additional bundle of heroin, a digital scale, a baggie containing crack cocaine and a large amount of United States Currency which is believed to be proceeds from drug dealing. A total of 23 bags of heroin were recovered along with 1.2 grams of crack cocaine, a B.B. gun and the United States Currency was seized. Ricketts was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace and released on his Own Recognizance.
Master Corporal Eric Chambers
Public Information Officer
How wonderful, let go to continue his drug dealing ----
ReplyDeleteRicketts was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace and released on his Own Recognizance.
Makes good sense to release him---so he can go right back to it. Idiot judges!
ReplyDeleteWhy would this guy be put back on the street on with no bond?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, the ole smell maryjane but find none trick eh...
ReplyDelete11:06 WTF?
DeleteReason for searching vehicle was based on smell of marijuana... where's the weed is all im saying. Yes, was a good arrest, but so easy to say you smelled something whether you did or not.
DeleteDoesnt say how much cash though probly went into someone elses pocket usually they say the amount of cash
ReplyDeleteMust happen so frequently they no longer see the need for bail?
ReplyDeleteFine upstanding young AA scholar. A goooood booooyyy!!
ReplyDeleteElvis
ReplyDeleteHe's in Medical School and would be late for class if he couldn't make bail.
ReplyDeleteShould be LOCKED UP for his name alone.
ReplyDeleteToja sounds like a dogs name.
ReplyDeleteHe'll now have to look over his shoulder as he visits his suppliers and customers.
ReplyDeleteA no good that should be in jail for a long time.
ReplyDeleteMaster Corporal Eric Chambers
ReplyDeletePublic Information Officer
Does Salisbury have one of these people that report crimes? An Information officer? If Salisbury does, he or she is not doing his/her job very well....