Middletown police confiscate drugs, cash

Middletown police said they confiscated drugs and more than $6,800 in cash from a local drug dealer.

Middletown police said they confiscated drugs and more than $6,800 in cash from a local drug dealer.
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March 27, 2017
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A routine traffic stop in Middletown last week led to a “major” drug bust, Middletown police said.

Jeff Burton, of Middletown, was pulled over Thursday night at the corner of Verity Parkway and Breiel Boulevard for a traffic violation, said Lt. Jimmy Cunningham. The arresting officer noticed drug paraphernalia in the car and one of the city’s canine officers was brought to the vehicle to do a drug search.

The dog recovered about 20 ounces of crack cocaine and digital scales were found inside the vehicle, Cunningham said.

Police also recovered more than $6,800 in cash from the vehicle, Cunningham said.

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Burton was charged with felony drug abuse/cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and tinted windows. A pre-trial hearing on all three charges are scheduled for next month in Middletown Municipal Court.

Middletown Police Chief Rodney Muterspaw said on the department’s Facebook page, “Another drug dealer off the street thanks to the great work by Patrol & K9. We appreciate their “donation” to help fund the fight against their fellow dealers. #StayoutofMiddletown.”

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