READING, Pa. – A 24-year-old Reading man was taken into custody Friday for possession of a stolen gun and $9,800 worth of drugs, police say.
Diamonte Peair Sims, 24, of the 600 block of Brookline Plaza, is facing charges of possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, and not being able to possess a firearm, authorities say.
On Friday, detectives from the Berks County Drug Task Force served a search warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, police say.
According to authorities, the investigation identified Sims as the suspect involved in the trafficking of controlled substances from the residence.
During the search, police say they seized 2 guns, crack cocaine, unidentified pills believed to be controlled substances, and packaging materials commonly associated with the distribution of illegal narcotics.
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $9,800, officials say.
After investigation, detectives found Sims is legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior qualifying conviction.
According to detectives, one of the firearms recovered had previously been reported stolen from Reading.
Police say Sims was taken into custody and transported to the Berks County Sheriff’s Central Processing Center. He is awaiting his preliminary arraignment.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171.