Drug Investigation Leads to Arrests for Gun and Drug Offenses

Date Posted: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Katie Dilworth of Seaford, Delaware and 37-year-old King Gray of Laurel, Delaware, and for felony gun and drug charges following a drug investigation in Seaford.

On November 27, 2024, members of the Sussex County Governor's Task Force and the Sussex County Drug Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 9000 block of Brickyard Road in Seaford. The search warrant was obtained following a month-long investigation of Dilworth who was suspected of distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. Before executing the search warrant, detectives saw a Ford Explorer, driven by Katie Dilworth, leave the residence. Detectives were aware Dilworth's driver's license was revoked, and conducted a traffic stop on the Explorer. During the stop, Dilworth was taken into custody, and a subsequent search of the Explorer led to the discovery of an alprazolam pill in the center console. At the same time, detectives at the residence saw a man, identified as King Gray, walking away from the residence with a child, and conducted a stop. Gray was ultimately taken into custody after a consensual search of his person led to the discovery of approximately 2.02 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen loaded 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number.

During a search of the residence, that was occupied by another child, detectives discovered the following:

• Approximately 1.59 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 41.9 grams of marijuana
• Digital scale
• Drug paraphernalia

Dilworth and Gray were both arrested and taken to Troop 4, where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Dilworth was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on her own recognizance.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) - 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance - 2 counts
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child - 2 counts
• Driving while Suspended or Revoked

Gray was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $127,400 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm within 10 years of a Felony Conviction (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon with an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child - 2 counts

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