The Kent County Sheriff's Office has noticed a consistent trend where our youth has access to nicotine vape pens, marijuana, and marijuana-related products.

The Sheriff's Office received information regarding a business in Oakfield Township that is believed to have sold nicotine pens and marijuana to underage children. Last month, after a lengthy investigation, the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team seized 3,200 grams of marijuana and marijuana products, 4,100 vape pens, 2 handguns, and $39,500 from this business. This is still an ongoing investigation.

Kent County Sheriff's Office first received information from the community expressing concern that their children could purchase nicotine vape pens from Nature's Edge, formerly known as Greenville Hydroponics, in Oakfield Township.

Last May, a decoy was able to purchase a nicotine vape pen from this business, despite being under the legal age. The business was cited. 

Months later, an area school resource officer received information that Nature's Edge was selling marijuana and marijuana products to students. This information was also presented to our narcotics team which started an investigation, resulting in 3 search warrants last month.

Kent County Sheriff's Office wants to thank our community for its attentiveness, which keeps our community safer.