Delaware Fugitive Captured with Drugs and Stolen Handgun in Stolen Car

Delaware Fugitive Captured with Drugs and Stolen Handgun in Stolen Car
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HARRINGTON, DE -24-year-old Colton Pennell of Frederica, was arrested for drug and weapons charges following a fugitive investigation that began on Tuesday night.

According to police, on Tuesday, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Quality Inn located at 1259 Corn Crib Road in Harrington in attempt to locate Colton Pennell who was wanted for an active capias. Troopers located Pennell sitting inside of a black Ford Fusion in the hotel parking lot, and he was taken into custody without incident.

“A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 6.34 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 6.36 grams of marijuana, a Ruger handgun, and drug paraphernalia. Furthermore, a computer inquiry revealed that the handgun was reported as stolen by the Pittsfield Police Department in Massachusetts earlier this month,” police said.