Cell Phone Violation Leads To 1/4 Kilo Cocaine Seizure On SR 1

Location:
SR 1 southbound at Pole Bridge Road, St. Georges, DE

Date of Occurrence:
Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 12:55 p.m.

Defendant/Charges/Bond Information:
Orishafemi Swint-36 of Philadelphia, PA (photo attached)
Possession of Cocaine in Tier 5 Quantity
Possession with intent to deliver Cocaine
Additional Traffic violations including Cell Phone violation
Arraigned and Released after posting $22,650 Secured Bond

Resume:
St. Georges-The Delaware State Police arrested and charged a 36 year old Philadelphia man for cocaine charges after a traffic stop for a cell phone violation on SR 1 last week.

On Thursday, April 11, 2013 at approximately 12:55 p.m. Troopers patrolling SR 1 in the area of St. Georges, observed the operator of a Pontiac Grand Prix utilizing a cell phone while traveling SR 1 southbound. Troopers performed a traffic stop and made contact with the operator, Orishafemi Swint-36 of Philadelphia, PA.

During the investigation a police K-9 detected the presence of illegal drugs in the vehicle. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, Troopers located a quarter kilo of cocaine (252 grams) in the trunk. Total street value of cocaine seized is approximately $10,000.

Swint was taken into custody without incident and charged with the above crimes. He was arraigned and released after posting $22,650 Secured Bond.