Three Arrested in Separate Drug Investigations
Over the past 3 weeks, members of the Newark Police Street Crimes Unit have arrested three people in separate drug investigations:
March 22, 2022 – After an investigation into Duane Grimes, 25, of Newark, officers executed a search warrant at Grimes’ residence on Broadleaf Drive. During the search, officers seized more than 30 grams of cocaine packaged for sale. Grimes was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with Possession With Intent To Deliver Cocaine In A Tier 3 Quantity and Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 3 Quantity. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #2 by video and was released on his own recognizance.
March 31, 2022 – After an investigation into Nasir Bush, 24, of Newark, officers executed a search warrant at Bush’s residence in the unit block of Elan Hall. During the search, officers seized more than 80 grams of marijuana packaged for sale. In addition, officers seized a 9mm handgun. Bush was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with Possession With Intent To Deliver Marijuana and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Bush appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #2 by video and was ordered to be held in default of $22,500 cash bail. Bush was turned over to the custody of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
April 8, 2022 – After an investigation into James Agro, 22, of Newark, officers executed a search warrant at Agro’s residence in the 100-block of East Main Street. During the search, officers seized more than six pounds of marijuana, along with smaller amounts of both MDMA and Ketamine. Agro was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with Possession With Intent To Deliver Marijuana in a Tier 2 Quantity, Possession of MDMA in a Tier 1 Quantity and Possession of Ketamine. Agro appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was ordered to be held in default of $17, 250 secured bail. Agro was turned over to the custody of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
