Dover Man Arrested on Drug and Human Trafficking Charges at Bally’s Casino
A Dover, Delaware man faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, following a police investigation at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on January 16th, 2025. The arrest of Antwan Freeman, 44, stemmed from an initial response to a reported physical altercation, ultimately uncovering a significant drug operation and the exploitation of a vulnerable individual.
Initial Response and Discovery of Illegal Substances
The Dover Police Department responded to Bally’s Hotel and Casino, located at 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE, on Friday, January 16th, following reports of a disturbance. During a subsequent investigation and search of Freeman’s hotel room, officers discovered a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics.
The seized evidence included:
- 10.1 grams of crack cocaine
- 3.63 grams of heroin/fentanyl mixture
- 57.6 grams of PCP
- 19 doses of Alprazolam
- $465 in suspected drug proceeds
- Equipment used for manufacturing crack cocaine
Human Trafficking Investigation Unveiled
The investigation quickly expanded beyond drug possession as officers determined Freeman was engaged in human trafficking. Authorities discovered an adult female victim was being trafficked by Freeman and was present in the hotel room at the time of the arrest.
“The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern of exploitation,” stated Lt. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer for the Dover Police Department. “Our priority is to protect vulnerable individuals and hold those responsible for these heinous crimes accountable.”
Charges Filed and Current Status
Freeman was taken into custody without incident and now faces a comprehensive list of charges, including:
- Possession with Intent to Deliver PCP
- Possession of PCP
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
- Possession of Heroin
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine
- Possession of Crack Cocaine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Trafficking an Individual
- Human Trafficking
- Sexual Servitude
He is currently being held at the SCI (Sussex Correctional Institution) on a $130,200 cash bond.
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate the case and encourages anyone with information related to human trafficking to come forward. Further details can be obtained by contacting Lt. Mark Hoffman at [email protected] or 302-736-7145.
