A federal grand jury indicted two Wilmington men on April 13 for conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine pills and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
The indictment is the result of an investigation into drug distribution and illegal firearms, which authorities say pose risks to public safety in the community.
According to court records, Marcus Warren and Donavan McGriff, both aged 35, were investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the New Castle County Police Department. After several months, law enforcement executed search warrants on March 10 at their residences in Wilmington as well as McGriff’s car. Both men were present in the car when officers found over 500 grams of pills later identified as methamphetamine. Additional searches recovered nearly one kilogram of methamphetamine pills and three guns from Warren’s residence—including a so-called “ghost gun” with no serial number—and another gun from McGriff’s home.
Warren faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison if convicted, while McGriff faces at least 10 years; both could receive up to life imprisonment. Actual sentences may be less than these maximums based on federal sentencing guidelines.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and DEA Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in Charge Thomas Hodnett announced the indictment. The case was investigated by DEA and NCCPD, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin B. Smith prosecuting.
Authorities emphasized that all charges are accusations only; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.