On April 6, 2026, at approximately 10 PM, the Kent County Governor’s Task Force was requested by Probation and Parole to assist with an administrative search at probationer Eric Cane’s residence in Felton. Prior to the search, detectives saw Cane making a hand-to-hand transaction with an unknown person outside the residence.
When detectives and probation officers approached Cane, they witnessed him throwing a bag of drugs under a vehicle in the driveway. During the search of the residence, where 47-year-old Cane lived with 43-year-old Amber Knolls, they discovered approximately 13.54 grams of methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia.
Cane and Knolls were taken into custody without incident. Cane was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, tier 3; possession of a controlled substance, tier 2, tampering with physical evidence, conspiracy 2nd degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Cane was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on a $30,200 unsecured bond but committed to Sussex Correctional Institution for probation violations.
Knolls was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, tier 2; possession of a controlled substance, tier 2; conspiracy 2nd degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $30,000 cash bond.
DISCLAIMER:Â All persons named in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
