WILMINGTON, Del. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment on September 10, 2026, charging a Milton, Delaware, man with a crack cocaine trafficking offense and related firearm offenses.
According to court documents, David Harmon, 35, of Milton, possessed with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly known as crack cocaine, on or about May 27, 2026, and unlawfully possessed a loaded 9mm handgun and ammunition in furtherance of that drug trafficking offense. Harmon made his initial appearance and arraignment yesterday, September 24, 2026, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon and entered a plea of not guilty. The Court ordered Harmon detained pending trial.
The indictment charges Harmon with possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B); possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8); and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i).
If convicted, Harmon faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life in prison. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin L. Wallace and Baltimore Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer made the announcement.
The Baltimore Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, with the assistance of the Milford Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin B. Smith and M. David Tambussi are prosecuting the case.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.
A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:26-cr-00138-CFC.
The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Delaware — U.S. Department of Justice press release.