Elkton Man Charged With Drug Dealing

In October, 2023, the Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit began an investigation into the sale of drugs on East Main Street by a male.  During the course of the investigation, officers gathered information on the identity of the male and observed numerous drug transactions.

The male was identified as Michael Gordon Somers, 40, of Elkton.

On February 23, 2024, the Newark Police Department conducted a traffic stop of Gordon Somers’ vehicle and took him into custody without incident.  A subsequent search warrant executed on his vehicle yielded more than 23 grams of cocaine, along with materials used to package drugs for sale.

Gordon Somers was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with:

• Possession with intent to deliver cocaine in a tier 2 quantity
• Drug dealing (4 counts)
• Possession of cocaine in a tier 2 quantity
• Possession of drug paraphernalia

Gordon Somers appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was released on his own recognizance.