The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at about 2 p.m. on Sept. 19. The search warrant was executed at a residence located in the 4500 Block of Seashore Highway, west of Greenwood, in connection with a marijuana and ecstasy (MDMA) investigation.

The three occupants of the residence, Kyle Bitler, 20, Steven Telthoester, 34, and Samantha Telthoester, 24, were taken into custody. A 3-year old boy was also in the residence at the time of the search warrant.

The 3-year old boy has been placed with family members outside of the residence.

During the search of the residence, ecstasy tablets, drug paraphernalia and marijuana were located inside the residence. 

Bitler was charged with possession with intent to deliver ecstasy, maintaining a dwelling and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bitler was committed to Sussex Correctional Center in lieu of $4,000 secure bond. 

In addition, Bitler had two outstanding warrants from Sussex County Court of Common Pleas, which added $433 cash to his bond.

Telthoester was charged with maintaining a dwelling, second degree conspiracy, possession of marijuana, endangering the welfare of a child and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Teltheoester was also committed to Sussex County Correctional Center in lieu of $4,000 secure bond.