Attention Dover Junkies: Teresa Pettyjohn is already released to be able to sell heroin for the holiday weekend
DOVER, DEL. — According to Dover Police a woman had stuffed 21 bags of heroin on her person and dumped two bags in her purse which were recovered when police searched her as a result of being wanted on a warrant. Police say that the Dover woman was arrested with a total of 23 bags of heroin and .6 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop on Wednesday night.
Teresa Pettyjohn was stopped by Dover police in the area of Fulton and New Streets at 11:50PM for a registration violation. After further investigation, officers learned that Pettyjohn was wanted on an active capias (bench warrant).
After taking Pettyjohn into custody, officers discovered 2 bags of heroin inside of her purse and an additional 21 bags of heroin and .6 grams of marijuana on her person. Pettyjohn was released on $2550.00 secured bond after being charged with the following crimes:
-Possession of a Controlled Substance with Aggravating Factor (Heroin)
–Possession of Marijuana with Aggravating Factor
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Various Traffic Offenses
- Dover Police Beat: Teresa Pettyjohn charged with possession of 23 bags of heroin
