Police: Boy, 14, caught dealing heroin

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- Authorities in Newark, Delaware say they caught a 14 year old heroin dealer red handed.

Police were patrolling near the intersection of Colonial Circle and Arnold Court on Thursday night when, they say, they witnessed the boy selling drugs to several people.

When officers approached the teen, he allegedly threw 25 bags of heroin onto the ground.

He was quickly arrested at the scene.

He remains in custody at the New Castle County Detention Center.