WILMINGTON, DE — A midday police investigation into alleged drug trafficking spiraled into a pursuit that ended near Brandywine Creek State Park, where officers say they recovered a loaded handgun and multiple types of illegal drugs and arrested two men.
According to Wilmington Police, members of the department’s Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division began investigating 38-year-old Antwan Douglas and 23-year-old Shaun Powell at about 12:20 p.m. on January 9 in connection with suspected illegal drug sales in the area of West 27th and North Washington streets.
As part of the investigation, officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to the pair, but police allege the vehicle fled the area. A short time later, officers located the vehicle near Adams Dam Road and Brandywine Creek State Park. Investigators said they observed Douglas and Powell walking away from the vehicle and took both men into custody without further incident…