Search Warrants in Dover Lead to Arrests for Drug and Gun Offenses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Neal Barnes, 52-year-old Anthony James, and 51-year-old Kevin Walker, all from Dover, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following three search warrants […] The post Search Warrants in Dover Lead to Arrests for Drug and Gun Offenses appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post Search Warrants in Dover Lead to Arrests for Drug and Gun Offenses appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Neal Barnes, 52-year-old Anthony James, and 51-year-old Kevin Walker, all from Dover, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following three search warrants in Dover.

On December 11, 2025, members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed search warrants at three residences on the 60, 70, and 100 blocks of Vanessa Drive in Dover. The search warrants were obtained following an investigation of Neal Barnes, Anthony James, and Kevin Walker for the distribution of illegal narcotics from their residences. During the search warrants, all three suspects were detained inside their respective homes without incident, and a child was present in Walker’s residence.

During a search of Barnes’ residence, detectives found the following items:

  • Approximately 2.76 grams of cocaine
  • Approximately 99.76 grams of crack cocaine
  • 9mm handgun and ammunition
  • .38 caliber handgun and ammunition
  • Digital scales
  • Drug paraphernalia

During a search of James’ residence, detectives found the following items:

  • Approximately 19.88 grams of crack cocaine
  • Approximately 52.59 grams of cocaine
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • $2,472 in suspected drug proceeds

During a search of Walker’s residence, detectives found the following items:

  • Approximately .69 grams of heroin
  • Approximately .35 grams of methamphetamine
  • Approximately 11.77 grams of crack cocaine
  • Approximately 31 ecstasy pills
  • Approximately 14 acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride pills
  • Approximately 21 buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual films

Barnes was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $57,000 cash bond.

Neal Barnes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
  • Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $146,000 cash bond.

Anthony James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Walker was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $39,500 secured bond.

Kevin walker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
  • Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription – 5 counts
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling

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