Two Arrested in Village of Westover on Drug and Gun Charges 9-16-2020

Incident Number: 50-20-23248

Date/Time:  Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 3:46 p.m.

Location:  Charring Cross Drive and Westover Drive, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested two men on drug and firearms charges in the Village of Westover neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.  Officers were on patrol in the area when they stopped a Honda Accord with a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.  Xavier Marion (23) exited the vehicle with a black jacket in his hand and attempted to walk away but was taken into custody by the officers.  A 9mm handgun and 78 grams of marijuana were located inside of the jacket that was being carried by Marion.  A search of the vehicle occupied by Amir McMorris led to the discovery of 42.7 grams of marijuana and two digital scales.

Amir McMorris was released on a $5,500 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia

Xavier Marion was committed to SCI on a $18,000 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x)