Two New Castle Men Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

Detectives seized suspected heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, and marijuana during the stop.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Two men from New Castle, Delaware were arrested after a traffic stop led to the seizure of suspected heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Detectives recovered the drugs, drug paraphernalia, and cash believed to be associated with illegal narcotics activity during the search of the vehicle.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and drug-related crimes in the New Castle area. The seizure of a significant quantity of suspected heroin/fentanyl and crack cocaine represents a disruption to the local drug trade and potentially prevents these dangerous substances from reaching the community.

The details

Detectives assigned to the Active Crime Trends Team were conducting proactive patrols in the Wilton Boulevard corridor when they initiated a traffic stop on a white Nissan Altima for a violation. The driver, Marcus Crawford, 37, and the passenger, Keenan Black, 25, both of New Castle, were identified during the stop. Detectives determined that Crawford was operating the vehicle without a valid driver's license. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 98 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl, approximately 14 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 139 grams of marijuana. Detectives also found suspected drug paraphernalia and cash believed to be associated with illegal narcotics activity.

  • The traffic stop occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. on February 3, 2026.
  • Crawford and Black were arrested on February 3, 2026.

The players

Marcus Crawford

A 37-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware who was the driver of the vehicle and was charged with multiple felony drug possession and distribution offenses, as well as driving with a suspended license.

Keenan Black

A 25-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware who was the passenger in the vehicle and was charged with felony drug possession.

Active Crime Trends Team

A team of detectives assigned to conduct proactive patrols and target criminal activity in the New Castle area.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Marcus Crawford at his upcoming court appearance.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the vigilance of local law enforcement in disrupting the distribution of dangerous drugs like heroin/fentanyl and crack cocaine in the New Castle community. It also underscores the need for continued efforts to address the opioid epidemic and related criminal activity.