UPDATED STORY: 2 more arrested in police ‘duck hunt’
DELAWARE (5/17/2016) A two-year investigation of heroin distribution in southern Delaware brought charges against 13 people and the seizure of more than 100,000 bags of the drug, authorities announced today.
The investigation dubbed “Operation Duck Hunt” involved local, state and federal agencies.
Five of those indicted by a Sussex County grand jury are still being sought by police.
“The investigation revealed Deangelo Mcglotten was the ring leader for the heroin distribution into Kent and Sussex Counties along with his closest associates, Timothy Felix and Adrian Coverdale. In addition to the heroin distribution network, the investigation revealed the illegal proceeds of the drug organization were being laundered by Salman Choudhary through casinos, businesses, and personal properties,” according to a joint statement from the state Department of Justice and the Delaware State Police.
Mcglotten, 31, of Felton and the 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville, faces 17 charges and was being held in lieu of $1 million cash bail.
Felix, 30, of Dover, faces seven charges and was being held in lieu of $750,000 cash bail.
Coverdale, 34, of Blades, faces six charges and was being held in lieu of $400,000 cash bail.
“This operation puts a significant dent in the heroin traffic in the southern part of the state and is another example of how the close working relationship between our office and Delaware State Police, as well as other agencies, can make a difference and make Delaware a safer place,” said Attorney General Matt Denn.
The heroin seized had a street value of more than $1 million, authorities said.
On Jan. 13, a search warrant was executed at Deangelo Mcglotten’s residence in the 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville. Another search was conducted on an Acura MDX linked to Mcglotten. Authorities said they seized:
• 42,250 bags of heroin (about 633 grams)
• $7,740
• A stolen 9 mm handgun
• A Marlin 30-30 rifle
On May 11, seven search warrants were executed at the following locations:
• 2000 block of Woodyard Road, Harrington
• 12,000 block of Beach Highway, Greenwood
• 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville
• 300 block of James Street, Georgetown
• 400 block of Central Park Drive, Harrington
• 400 block of South Washington Street, Milford
• 200 block of Aspen Drive, Cheswold
The following evidence was seized:
• 74,425 bags of heroin (about 1,116 grams). Authorities called it one of the largest single seizures of pre-packaged heroin in state history.
• $200,000, including cash and seized assets from numerous accounts
• Approximately $50,000 in jewelry
• 3 Ruger 9mm handguns
• A Raven Arms .25mm handgun
• An M4 carbine rifle
• 23 vehicles with a total value of about $250,000
Those indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury and in custody, with charges listed:
Deangelo Mcglotten, 31, of Felton: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, 4 counts of Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering, Fraud and false statements makes and subscribes a false return statement docum., Possess, Purchase, Own or Control a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If previously Convicted, Possess, Purchase Own Control Firearm, Ammo by Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony, Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possess a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving a Stolen Firearm. Committed in default of $1,000,000 cash bond.
Patrick Cirwithian, 30, of Greenwood: Maintaining a Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Organized Crime and Racketeering. Committed in default of $350,000 Cash Bond
Adrian L. Coverdale, 34, of Blades: Manufactures, Delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 4 Quantity, Possesses a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Committed in default of $400,000 Cash Bond
Timothy D. Felix, 30 of Dover: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, two counts of Drug Dealing, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering. Committed in default of $750,000 Cash Bond
Tina Mosley, 51, of Greenwood: Maintaining Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering. Committed in default of $750,000 Cash Bond.
Salman Choudhary, 37 of Georgetown: Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax, and two counts of Failure to File Return. Committed in default of $1.7 Million Cash Bond
The following were charged and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court:
Daniel Montalvo-Rosado, 29, of Wilmington: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity and Conspiracy 2nd degree. Committed in default of $200,000. Cash Bond
Christian Cortes, 27, of Wilmington: Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle, No Valid License, Fail Trans T/R and No Insurance. Committed in default of $200,000 Cash Bond
The following were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury in connection with this investigation and are still being sought by police:
Linda Mcglotten, 49, of Milford: Racketeering and Money Laundering.
Reginald D. Mcglotten, 30, of Millsboro: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Obrien L. Morris, 26, of Millsboro: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, 2 counts of Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.
Luis Manzanet-Garlaza, 27, of Milford: Manufactures, delivers, possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering. Manzanet-Garlaza has ties to Milford, Delaware, northern New Jersey, Florida and Puerto Rico.
Sohail Zeeshan, 39, of Rehoboth Beach: Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Fraud and False Statement Makes and Subscribes a False Return Statement Document.
If anyone has any information in reference to the location of the listed wanted subjects, they are asked to contact state police Sgt. M. Dawson at 302-752-3815. Tips also may be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers, which offers rewards, at 800-847-3333 or www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.