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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Joint Investigation - DSP and DOJ Charged 13 in Operation “Duck Hunt”

23 cars seized with a total value over $250,000.00.
 
Kent and Sussex County- On May 11th 2016, members of the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit (SDU), Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), and the Sussex County Attorney General’s Office concluded a two year long investigation of a criminal organization which engaged in large scale heroin distribution and money laundering. A total of thirteen agencies were involved in the investigation.  The following additional special units within the Delaware State Police participated:  Sussex, Kent and New Castle County Drug Units; Sussex, Kent, and New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Units, Intelligence Unit, Special Operations Response Team. Federal participating agencies that assisted with the investigation include, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Homeland Security Investigations Unit (HSI) and the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force.  Local law enforcement participating agencies include Department of Correction, Probation and Parole, Georgetown Police Department, Seaford Police Department, Smyrna Police Department, Dover Police Department, Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE), Delaware Division of Revenue Criminal Investigative Unit, Dover Downs Casino and Surveillance Unit. 
The investigation revealed Deangelo Mcglotten was the ring leader for the heroin distribution into Kent and Sussex Counties along with his closest associates, Timothy Felix and Adrian Coverdale.  In addition to the heroin distribution network, the investigation revealed the illegal proceeds of the drug organization were being laundered by Salman Choudhary through casinos, businesses, and personal properties.  Eleven Suspects were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury as part of the investigation.
The arrest operation was initiated with seven search and seizure warrants being executed throughout Kent and Sussex Counties by the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) SWAT, and the additional above units of the Delaware State Police. The operation disrupted the flow of heroin into the communities of Kent and Sussex Counties.  The organization supplied several drug markets in Sussex County including Chandler Heights, Meadowbridge, Coverdale, and Oak Orchard.  In total, thirteen suspects were charged with 77 criminal offenses as part of the overall investigation.
Search warrants were executed on two separate occasions during the investigation.  On January 13th, 2016 a search and seizure warrant was executed at Deangelo Mcglotten’s residence, located in the 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville.  Another was executed on an Acura MDX linked to Mcglotten.  The following evidence was seized as part of this investigation on January 13th 2016:
  • 42,250 bags of heroin or approximately 633 grams of heroin
  • $7740.00
  • A stolen 9 mm handgun
  • A Marlin 30-30 rifle
On May 11th 2016, seven search and seizure warrants were executed at the following locations:
  • 2000 block of Woodyard Road, Harrington, DE
  • 12,000 block of Beach Highway, Greenwood, DE
  • 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville, DE
  • 300 block of James Street, Georgetown, DE
  • 400 block of Central Park Drive, Harrington, DE
  • 400 block of South Washington Street, Milford, DE
  • 200 block of Aspen Drive, Cheswold, DE
The following evidence was seized during the final arrest operation where seven search warrants were executed on May 11th 2016:
  • 74,425 bags of heroin or approximately 1,116 grams of heroin
  • $200,000 was seized which includes cash and seized assets from numerous accounts
  • Approximately $50,000.00 in jewelry
  • 3 Ruger 9mm handguns
  • A Raven Arms .25mm handgun
  • A M4 Carbine Rifle
  • 23 vehicles total value approximately $250,000

The drug seizure on May 11th 2016 is one of the largest single seizure of pre-packaged heroin in state history netting more than 74,000 bags of heroin, which has a $740,000.00 street value.  The total heroin seizure for the overall investigation is 116,675 bags or approximately 1749 grams of heroin with a street value of $1,166,750.00. 
Following lists the names of the suspect identified as part of the organization who were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury:
Deangelo Mcglotten31 of Felton, (photo attached) – 17 Charges
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  4 counts of Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering, Fraud and false statements makes and subscribes a false return statement docum., Possess, Purchase, Own or Control a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If previously Convicted, Possess, Purchase Own Control Firearm, Ammo by Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony, Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possess a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving a Stolen Firearm. Committed in default of $1,000,000.00 cash bond.
Patrick Cirwithian, 30 of  Greenwood, (photo attached)
Maintaining a Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Organized Crime and Racketeering
Committed in default of $350,000.00 Cash Bond
Adrian Coverdale, 34 of Blades, (photo attached)
Manufactures, Delivers, PWID a Controlled Substance in Tier 4 Quantity, Possesses a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Committed in default of $400,000.00 Cash Bond
Timothy Felix, 30 of Dover, (photo attached)
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, two counts of Drug Dealing, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.  Committed in default of $750,000.00 Cash Bond
Tina Mosley, 51 of Greenwood, (photo attached)
Maintaining Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Committed in default of $750,000.00 Cash Bond.
Salman Choudhary, 37 of Georgetown, (photo attached)
Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax, and two counts of Failure to File Return.
Committed in default of $1.7 Million Cash Bond
The following Suspects were charged and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court:
Daniel Montalvo-Rosado, 29 of Wilmington, (photo attached)
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity and Conspiracy 2nd degree.
Committed in default of $200,000.00 Cash Bond
Christian Cortes, 27 of Wilmington, (photo attached)
Operate Unregistered MV, No Valid License, Fail Trans T/R and No Insurance.
Committed in default of $200,000.00 Cash Bond
*The following suspects were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury in connection with this investigation have NOT been located at this time (ALL PHOTOS HAVE BEEN LABELED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE WITH OFFENDER’S NAME):
Linda Mcglotten, 49 of Milford, (photo attached)
Racketeering and Money Laundering.
Reginald Mcglotten, 30 of Millsboro, (photo attached)
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Obrien Morris, 26 of Millsboro, (photo attached)
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, 2 counts of Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Luis Manzanet-Garlaza, 27 of Milford, (photo attached)
Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity,  Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Sohail Zeeshan, 39 of Rehoboth Beach, (photo attached)
Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Fraud and False Statement Makes and Subscribes a False Return Statement Document.
Luis Manzanet-Garlaza has ties to Milford, Delaware, Northern New Jersey, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Delaware State Police are requesting any information that may lead to the location and arrest of these subjects.
If anyone has any information in reference to the location of the listed wanted subjects, they are asked to contact Sgt. M. Dawson at 302-752-3815.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Below is a list of statements provided by agencies involved in the operation:
Delaware Department of Justice - Attorney General's Office:
“Heroin is a serious, serious problem in Delaware right now and all of law enforcement is working together to combat it,” said Attorney General Matt Denn. “This operation puts a significant dent in the heroin traffic in the southern part of the state and is another example of how the close working relationship between our office and Delaware State Police, as well as other agencies, can make a difference and make Delaware a safer place. Along with the Delaware State Police who worked diligently on this case, I would also recognize Deputy Attorneys General Rebecca Anderson, Christopher Hutchison, Michael Tipton, and Adam Gelof for leading the DOJ side of this very complicated and noteworthy investigation, and I thank State Prosecutor Kathy Jennings, and Chief Sussex County Prosecutor Peggy Marshall for their leadership in this important case.”
Matt Denn
Attorney General
Delaware State Police: 
“This investigation targeted a criminal organization responsible for large scale heroin distribution and money laundering in Kent and Sussex County. The presence of drugs and drug dealers in our communities invariably leads to an increase in crimes such as robberies and thefts and has a significant impact on the health and safety of our communities. The success of this drug investigation would not have been realized if it were not for the cooperation between all of the agencies involved. The large amount of drugs seized and the drug traffickers that were arrested would have continued to plague our communities. Thank you to all of our Troopers all of the Federal, State and local agencies and the Department of Justice for their excellent teamwork and collaboration on this investigation. All of our agencies remain committed to working with our communities to reduce violent crime and drug trafficking throughout the State of Delaware.”
Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.,
Superintendent of Delaware State Police
Division of Gaming Enforcement:
“The results were only possible with everyone providing information and support.  It began as a possible money laundering case and evolved into one of the largest heroin seizures in state along with other asset seizures throughout Sussex County to include money, property and guns.  The success of this operation was only possible with the full commitment of all our partners in law enforcement along with those in public and private sector.  Thank you to everyone who assisted our efforts to reduce the impact that heroin has on our communities and remove violent criminals from our streets.”
Greg Nolt
Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Now that's a drug bust! Not that ridiculous joke MSP posted last week.

Anonymous said...

4:55 I couldn't agree more! This is the type of operation that needs to be brought down. I wish Maryland law enforcement would stop wasting their time with the low level addicts and go after the real ring leaders.

Anonymous said...

You beat me to it, 455! I had wondered why the MSP ever bragged about that measly haul.

Anonymous said...

wow and babs and spd cant find any around here! thank you DSP1

Anonymous said...

Let's burn the dope! And donate the money to the veterans!

Anonymous said...

Your an idiot

Anonymous said...

Wow!

Anonymous said...

"Your an idiot"

Says the person using the incorrect form of "you're". Lol funny how that works.

Anonymous said...

Nice bust, everyone! Thanks!
Sorry to say, though, that this is only a temporary vacuum in heroin trade that will be quickly filled by the wannabes waiting in the wings.

Anonymous said...

We'll spend millions on putting these slugs away to keep them for 30 years, if any of them actually get a sentence close to that.

Anonymous said...

These drug dealers need to serve maximum sentences. It's unfortunate that our justice system usually minimizes the penalty when our society is being destroyed and law enforcement is at risk from the destruction created by these felons.
Crime should never pay.

Anonymous said...

More of that crap off the streets - GOOD! 5:17, why did you say that 5:16 is an idiot? I think that is a good idea. At any rate, thank you DSP for a job well done. MSP, City of Salisbury and Wicomico County, you can take some lessons here.

Anonymous said...

It used to be that the bulk of heroin imports were from the east. Now it's 95% from south of our borders, moving through and around Mexico.

Vince said...

Great job!

Anonymous said...

I will take that Pontiac convertible.

Anonymous said...

Just for a little perspective, all of that heroin amounts to 3.5 pounds. Coming over our borders every week are tens of thousands of pounds.

Anonymous said...

They should testify against the CIA who smuggled the drugs into the country.

Anonymous said...

A raven arms handgun? Must be hard times in the dope business.

Anonymous said...

Salman Choudhary was a "high roller" at Ocean Downs Casino and Dover Downs Casino, betting $75 to $100, per spin, on slot machines.

Anonymous said...

we need a bust like that in Salisbury!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
we need a bust like that in Salisbury!

May 18, 2016 at 11:54 AM

We need to close the prison in Princess Anne and move it to Balt, where most of these cretins are from.

Anonymous said...

10:38--he lived in Ocean Downs!!!! I think this is the same guy that opened up some local, used tire shops in Laurel, Bridgeville, etc.

Anonymous said...

I can't get my head around that many bags of heroin. Great job by the police.

Anonymous said...

It's the Clintons at Mena Airport

Anonymous said...

Msp and Spd need to leave the pot smoking college kids alone and go after this kind of crap!

Anonymous said...

Wicomico County Drug Task Force has become a joke on many levels. That is what happens when you let egos run a unit. It has become a hiding spot for MSP. There needs to be an audit of the O.T. they turn in. I call BS on the whole operation. Shut down start over.

Anonymous said...

They should check to see if their chicken income matches what they spend. Probably won't. I heard they are doing it to not laundry the money so to speak but to make it look like they have some income.

Anonymous said...

again no crimes or drug busts in white areas. I paints a narrative that crime and drugs only exist in the more urban parts of town which is totally false. The media and police need to stop painting this picture of blacks and crime while whites go free and are not criminalized at all. I bet all these backwoods rednecks know somebody in their own community that sells drugs and commits crime but they all want to sit back play hollier than thou while pointing their finger at a whole race of people like we are the problem. This website is a big part of that problem in glorifying a false narrative. States have never cared about drugs and drug use until it started to trickle out of the black community where it was placed, and into suburban america.

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