Main Line mother, son charged with selling drugs
A 53-year-old mother and her son have been charged with selling drugs out of their Main Line home to local college students, Radnor Township police said Monday.
A 53-year-old mother and her son have been charged with selling drugs out of their Main Line home to local college students, Radnor Township police said Monday.
About $4,000 worth of marijuana and suspected quantities of heroin were found at the Garrett Road residence of Joann M. Badey and George J. Badey IV, son of township Democratic Party Chairman George J. Badey III, police said.
Reached by phone, George Badey III declined to comment. He and Joann Badey are divorced.
The two were charged with multiple counts of manufacturing, delivery or possession, conspiracy, endangering the welfare of children, and related crimes.
Joann Badey did not post bail and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. George Badey IV was released on bail, according to court records.
Joann Badey was listed as a leader for Radnor Cub Scout Pack 371 on the group's website. Upon hearing the news, Scout leader David Bryan said she was no longer affiliated with the pack.
"It wasn't the hardest house to crack," said Lt. Christopher Flanagan of Radnor Township police.
On Nov. 9, police received a tip about ongoing drug sales at the Badeys' address. Undercover officers were able to make several drug purchases. On Friday, police served search and arrest warrants at the address, Flanagan said.
Police confiscated the marijuana, nine packets of possible heroin, numerous pills, and about $800 in cash, said Flanagan.
The drugs were being sold to Villanova University students, according to sources.
Police are continuing the investigation to see if any drugs were sold to students in area high schools, said William Colarulo, superintendent of police.
George Badey IV has been "arrested for similar charges not only in Pennsylvania but Maryland several times," said Radnor Police Detective Chris Four.
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