NEWARK, DE — In the wake of a six-month-long drug investigation at a New Castle motel, Delaware State Police have arrested three men on multiple criminal charges.
The probe began in June 2023, when detectives from New Castle County’s Drug Unit started investigating the Best Night Inn located at 1200 West Avenue in New Castle. The investigation was initiated after information surfaced alleging drugs were being sold by the motel’s staff members and security guards.
After months of investigation, detectives identified Joshua Marando, 32, Marques Robbins, 32, William Hallman, 35, Davahne Davis, and Jose Trinidad as the suspects, resulting in warrants for their arrest.
On December 13, 2023, officers executed search warrants at the Best Night Inn. Marando, Robbins, and Hallman were located and taken into custody. During the search, detectives allegedly recovered around 0.14 grams of heroin, approximately 1 gram of methamphetamine, about 1.60 grams of crack cocaine, and two firearms.
Marando and Hallman were arraigned and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on cash bonds of $21,000 and $22,000 respectively. They both face charges including Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited who also Possesses a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy Second Degree. Robbins was charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance and Conspiracy Second Degree and was released on a $12,500 unsecured bond.
The investigation continues as Davis and Trinidad remain at large. Detectives urge anyone with information about this case to contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
It’s important to note that an arrest or a criminal complaint is not a declaration of guilt. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We will continue to provide updates as the case progresses.
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