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High-Profile D.C. Chef Facing Felony Drug Charges Following Arrest In Delaware, Police Say

LEWES, Del (CBS) -- Police in Delaware say they found over $19,000 worth of cocaine and thousands of dollars in cash in the car of a popular Washington, D.C. chef. According to reports, 40-year-old Massimo Fabbri is facing tier 5 felony drug charges, which is the most severely penalized drug charges in Delaware.

A Lewes Police report says officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute inside a BMW and found a woman yelling for help.

Press Release: Drug Arrest The following Press Release is being issued by Lewes Police Department in reference to the...

Posted by Lewes Police Department on Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Police said both Fabbri and the woman, Christina Lombardi, had visible injuries.

Officers then found the cocaine and cash.

Fabbri owns the San Lorenzo restaurant in Washington, D.C, where high-profile guests have included the Obama family.

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