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Smyrna Man Arrested with Methamphetamine and Manufacturing Materials at Hospital 11-13-2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-37815

Date/Time:   Monday, November 12, 2018 at 5:51PM

Location:   Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, 640 S. State Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested a Smyrna man on drug charges after it was discovered that he was in possession of materials related to the manufacturing of crystal methamphetamine.  Christopher Honaker (41), was in the emergency room of Kent General Hospital with an acquaintance at approximately 5:51PM on Monday, November 12th.  During that time, hospital staff discovered that a backpack belonging to Honaker contained materials and contents consistent with manufacturing methamphetamine.  Hospital staff notified the Dover Police Department who confirmed what the contents were.  Honaker was arrested without incident.  A further search of the backpack led to the discovery of approximately 108.4 gram of suspected methamphetamine.  

Honaker was committed to SCI in default of $40,500 secured bond on the following charges:
-Operation of a Clandestine Lab
-Possession of Methamphetamine (Tier 5 Qty)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Christopher Honaker