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Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Troopers Arrest Two For Possession Of Heroin, Georgetown

Location: 18000 block of East Redden Road, Georgetown, DE

Date of Occurrence: Tuesday August 6, 2013 at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Defendant, Charges, and Bond Information:
Brian L. Spencer, 31, Georgetown, DE
Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
Conspiracy 2nd
Possession of Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)

Arraigned at JP2 and released on $6,400.00 unsecured bond

Betsy C. Lecates, 31, Georgetown, DE
Possession of Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)

Arraigned at JP2 and released on $3,000.00 unsecured bond

Resume:
Georgetown, DE- The Delaware State Police Governor's Task Force (GTF) and Drug Task Force (DTF) in Sussex County have arrested a boyfriend and girlfriend for heroin possession.

Detectives, with the assistance of officers from Georgetown Police Department were responding to information received that Betsy Lecates was purchasing and using heroin in the Georgetown area. Officers and detectives observed Lecates operating a motor vehicle in the area of East Redden Road and South DuPont Boulevard (US113) when she committed a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and as detectives were waiting for her to retrieve her documents, they observed what appeared to be bags of heroin in her purse. Lecates exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident. A search of her vehicle revealed 11 bags of heroin totaling .22 grams.

Further investigation led detectives to Lecates boyfriend's house located in the 18000 block of East Redden Road, where Brian L. Spencer was contacted. A search warrant was granted at the residence and troopers located 12 bags of heroin weighing approximately .24 grams.

Betsy Lecates and Brian Spencer were both transported back to Troop 4 where they were arrested for the above listed charges. Spencer was released on $6,400.00 unsecured bond while Lecates was released on $3,000.00 unsecured bond.

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