While investigating two theft incidents that occurred on May 27, Milford Police Department arrested a Milton man on multiple felony charges.
At approximately 11:03 AM, officers were dispatched to the Shell Station on South Dupont Boulevard for a reported theft. The victim reported that a black male wearing a mask attempted to steal merchandise before fleeing southbound on the highway in a blue vehicle with the license plate covered.
At 11:10 AM, a second theft was reported at the Dollar Tree on Lexus Drive. The victim and witnesses provided the same description of the suspect and vehicle provided to them at the Shell Station. This time, the suspect fled northbound on the highway. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. No force was used or implied in either incident.
As part of the investigation, police identified David L. Harmon, 35, of Milton as the suspect. An arrest warrant was obtained and detectives responded to Harmons’ residents on Williams Farm Road. He was taken into custody without incident and was wearing the same clothin described by the victims in the earlier incidents.
During a search of Harmon, detectives discovered suspected powder cocaine and heroin. A search warrant was excuted at his residence, resulting in the seizure of a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun, 49.3 grams of suspected crack cocaine, prscription medication and drug paraphernalia. The handgun was confirmed to be stolen and Harmon was determined to be prohibited from possessing firearms are ammunition.
Harmon was transported to Milford Police Department and charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; possession of a controlled substance Tier 3; manufacture/deliver/possession with intent to deliver controlled substance Tier 3; two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited; receiving a stolen firearm; possess/consume a controlled counterfeit substance.
Harmon was transported to the Milford Police Department and charged with; possession of drug paraphernalia; disorderly conduct; attempted theft under $1,500 and menacing.
Harmon was presented at Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Department of Correction in lieu of $199,400 secured bail. He was issued no contact orders with the victim businesses and is scheduled to appear at a later date for a preliminary hearing.
