Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crack, Gun Seized From Delco Drug Organization: DA

CHESTER, PA — Authorities in Delaware County have broken up what they describe as a drug trafficking organization in the county.

Marin Woodburn, 31, Edward Brown, 30, and Joel Auchter, 25, all of Chester, have been charged with the operation of a corrupt organization, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, conspiracy, as well as firearms charges.

The three were taken into custody Thursday, May 11 during search warrant executions.

Authorities also found a "substantial quantity" of drugs, cars, jewelry, cash, and drug paraphernalia during the search warrant executions.

Investigators were able to arrest the three after physical surveillance and wire intercepts of phones used by the defendants.

The wire intercepts revealed that Brown used his phone on a daily basis to arrange sales of narcotics, primarily cocaine, to individuals in Chester, the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said.

Brown was frequently assisted in the distribution by Auchter, authorities said.

Throughout the course of the surveillance and the interceptions, investigators were able to determine that Woodburn was the source of supply for Brown, according to authorities.

Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, on May 11, members of the Delaware County Drug Task Force, in cooperation with our law enforcement partners, executed search warrants at five locations in the communities of Chester, Linwood, and Conshohocken.

The searches resulted in the seizure of:

• Smith and Wesson 40 caliber semi-automatic pistol
• Approximately 3.25 kilograms of cocaine
• Approximately 3 kilograms of fentanyl
• Crack Cocaine
• Paraphernalia related to drug trafficking and sales
• Approximately $50,00 United States Currency
• Assorted high-end jewelry items, including:
  • Rolex watch, valued at $20,000
  • Men’s Bracelet, valued at $17,500
  • Alpha Era watch, valued at $500
• 2017 Buick Lacrosse, valued at $21,600
• 2019 Toyota Camry, valued at $24,000
• 2004 Toyota Highlander, valued at $6,000

Woodburn, Brown, and Auchter were arraigned and bail was set at $1,000,100 cash.

The defendants have been remanded to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.

Their preliminary hearings have been scheduled for May 24.