Lewes Police

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Lewes Police Department officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Beebe Avenue as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

LEWES, Del. — A 42-year-old Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges, including operating a clandestine methamphetamine lab and possessing a gun during the commission of a felony, following a police investigation.

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Lewes Police Department officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Beebe Avenue as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Inside, police found a makeshift meth lab, along with numerous chemical compounds, ingredients and equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine.



Officers also discovered a quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a Ruger 9mm handgun, two boxes of 9mm ammunition, and several unidentified substances requiring further testing.

The home’s resident, Zachary Olon, was taken into custody and charged with:

  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony (Class B felony)
  • Knowingly operating an unlawful clandestine laboratory (Class C felony)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) (Class B misdemeanor)
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class B misdemeanor)

Olon remains in custody as the investigation continues.

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Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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