Aaron Cephas, a/k/a ‘Ace,’ 41, was the subject of a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation in Delaware. According to the indictment and statements made in open court, Cephas was seen moving bags into and out of a house in Newark, Delaware, on April 10, 2023. Surveillance officers witnessed Cephas getting into a Jeep and driving to the 800 block of West 5th Street in Wilmington, where law enforcement officers stopped the vehicle.
During the stop, officers found Alprazolam pills and $1,000 on Cephas’ person and over 80 grams of cocaine in the Jeep. Agents subsequently searched the house in Newark and found approximately 1 kilogram of cocaine, $27,000, and a loaded handgun magazine.
Cephas is charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Cephas is currently facing serious charges in connection with the alleged cocaine possession. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Wilmington Department of Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer K. Welsh is prosecuting the case.
It is essential to note that an indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Aaron Cephas, a/k/a ‘Ace,’ faces a significant challenge in the coming months as he prepares to defend himself against these serious allegations. The case is ongoing, and Cephas’ fate will be determined by the outcome of the trial.
The case number for the indictment is 23-43, and related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER.
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Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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