Traffic Alert – Library Ave Closed

Traffic Alert – Library Ave Road Closure

Traffic Alert – Library Ave Road Closure Due to a crash, Library Ave in the area of Farm Lane is currently closed in both the north and southbound directions.

Motorists should use caution in the area and expect delays. We will provide an update once the roadway has reopened.

Wilmington Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Pursuant to an ongoing investigation into drug crimes, officers from the Newark Police Department developed information indicating narcotics activity connected to a residence in Wilmington, Delaware.

As a result of this investigation, Newark Police officers executed a search warrant on October 30, 2025, at a residence located in the 300 block of Marsh Lane, Wilmington. During the search, officers seized the following items:

  • Approximately 2.6 ounces of cocaine
  • Approximately 5.61 pounds of marijuana
  • 129 THC vape cartridges
  • 80 Diazepam (10mg) pills
  • 1 Alprazolam pill
  • Additional items of drug paraphernalia

Chyanne Dabney, 34, of Wilmington, was taken into custody without incident. Dabney was charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession With Intent To Deliver Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Tier 3 Quantity
  • Possession Of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Tier 3 Quantity
  • Possession With Intent To Deliver Controlled Substance (Marijuana) Tier 2 Quantity
  • Possession Of Controlled Substance (Marijuana) Tier 2 Quantity
  • Endangering The Welfare Of a Child By Committing A Title 16 Offense With Child In The Dwelling (two counts)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Diazepam)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Dabney was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #2 and issued $74,600 cash bail. He was subsequently committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

Dabney, Chyanne