05/15/2026
Middletown Police Department Drug Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests
On May 14, 2026, the Middletown Police Department, in partnership with the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and the Kent County Drug Unit, concluded a multi-week drug investigation involving Leroy Berry, a 38-year-old Middletown resident and six-time convicted felon.
As a result of the investigation, officers made contact with Berry in the area of E. Lake Street and N. Cox Street. Berry was taken into custody along with Keenany Brady (39, Middletown) and Reginald Lacewell (53, Middletown), who were actively involved in the sale of narcotics at the time of their arrest.
During the investigation, approximately 4 grams of crack co***ne and additional prescription medications were seized.
Charges:
Leroy Berry and Reginald Lacewell:
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Keenany Brady:
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
Possession of a Prescription Drug without a Prescription
Lacewell and Brady were arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on unsecured bond. Berry was arraigned and committed to the custody of the Department of Correction on a $3,010 secured bond.
