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The Delaware State Police have arrested three people on numerous felony gun and narcotics charges following a several-month-long drug dealing investigation.
On the morning of January 19, 2023, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on the 10000 block of Rifle Range Road in Bridgeville. When troopers entered the home they saw Christopher Viruet running away from a bedroom. Viruet was taken into custody without incident in a second bedroom. Troopers also arrested Patricia Griffis and Jesus Torres inside of the house without incident.
A search of the home led to the discovery of the following:
The residence was occupied by a 13-year-old boy and 10-year-old boy at the time. The two children were safely turned over to a relative.
Viruet, Griffis, and Torres were taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:
Christopher Viruet, 28, of Bridgeville, Delaware:
Viruet was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $177,000 cash bond.
Patricia Griffis, 41, of Bridgeville, Delaware:
Griffis was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $49,500 cash bond.
Jesus Torres, 32, of Dover, Delaware:
Torres was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $43,500 cash bond.
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