Police: Window tint stop brings drug charges in Claymont

NCCPD County police carCLAYMONT, DELAWARE (12/14/2015) A 19-year-old man was arrested on drug charges Sunday after New Castle County police stopped his car for having an illegal window tint, authorities said.

Officers stopped a Honda for the window tint violation in the Harvey Road area and smelled marijuana, Cpl. Tracey Duffy said.

A search found 76.68 grams of marijuana, more than $1,600 in suspected drug proceeds, fireworks and drug paraphernalia, she said.

The driver, Logan Mahoney, of the 2600 block of Tanager Drive in Brandywine Springs, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of fireworks and operating a vehicle with improper window tint.

He was released on $10,102 unsecured bond.