Milford Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth Trafficking, Gun Charges

Milford man pleads guilty to meth trafficking, firearm charge

A Milford man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges after authorities found more than 5 pounds of methamphetamine and six firearms at his home.

Milford Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Meth Trafficking, Gun Charges

MILFORD, Del. – A Milford man plead guilty to charges in connection with federal drug trafficking on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, 54-year-old Charles Meritt waived indictment and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person on Sept. 29. He faces a maximum penalty...

Milford Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearm Charges

A 54-year-old Milford man waived indictment and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, on March 16, 2026, Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a federal search warrant at Charles Meritt’s residence. In his bedroom, agents recovered more than 2.5 kilograms (about 5.5 pounds) of …