Five individuals were arrested on Friday, January 17th, following a drug investigation by the Laurel Police Department (LPD) in Sussex County. The investigation culminated in a search warrant executed at the Hollybrook Apartment Complex, located in the 1400 block of Laurel.
According to Laurel Police, the search resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and US currency. The following individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the drug bust:
43-year-old Paul D. Parker
38-year-old Otis E. Williams
36-year-old Brian D. Bell
45-year-old John T. Hodge
64-year-old William Stewart
The men were charged with several offenses, including:
Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine (Class D Felony)
Maintaining a Drug Property (Class F Felony)
Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Class G Felony)
Conspiracy in the Second Degree (Class G Felony)
Possession of Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Class G Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (5 counts, Class B Misdemeanor)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class B Misdemeanor)
All five suspects were arraigned and released on an unsecured bond, according to the Laurel Police Department. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to tackle drug trafficking and related criminal activities in the community.