Cheswold

Vehicle Stop lead to Arrest for Possession of Pills

On April 17, 2013 at approx 1845 hours Cpl. Louis Simms of the Cheswold Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, for traffic violation in the area of McKee Road. Cpl. Simms made contact with the operator, who was identified as Matthew Estep, a 43 yr old, WM from Middletown, DE. While speaking with Mr. Estep, Cpl. Simms noticed that he was very nervous. After speaking with Mr Estep he was advised by the suspect that he was carrying pain medication in the center console of the vehicle. Cpl. Simms retrieved a clear
bag from the console containing sixty-five (65) pills that were identified as Vicodin and a Prescription bottle (which did not belong to the suspect) containing fifty (50) prescription pills identified as Soma, these pills were identified with the assistance of the Poison Control Center. Mr. Estep was placed under arrest and charged with; Two (2) Counts of Possess, Consume a
Controlled pr Counterfiet Substance except Human Growth Hormone w/o a Prescription with an aggravating factor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving while Suspended or Revoked. Mr. Estep was arraigned at JP Court 7 and released on $1,200 secure bond.