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Dealer Admits To Distributing Enough Fentanyl To Kill 32K People In Maryland: Feds Dealer Admits To Distributing Enough Fentanyl To Kill 32K People In Maryland: Feds
Robert "Glass" Frazier Jr. Admits To Dealing Fentanyl In MD The Maryland drug dealer who was busted with enough fentanyl to possibly kill 32,000 people has copped to the crime and faces decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Baltimore resident Robert "Glass" Frazier, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty this week conspiracy to possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana after putting police through their paces when he attempted to avoid an eviction. According to his plea agreement, police conducted an eviction at Frazier's apartment in 2021, but in an effort to evade capture, he assaulted a Baltimore Sheriff's Officer…
Drugs, Stolen Glock Seized During Search Of Maryland Apartment: Investigators Drugs, Stolen Glock Seized During Search Of Maryland Apartment: Investigators
Drugs, Stolen Glock Seized During Search Of Maryland Apartment: Investigators A weeks-long investigation into drug dealing in Anne Arundel County led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and other suspicious contraband that was being housed in a Glen Burnie apartment, police say. In March, detectives were tipped off about possible drug distribution in a home in the 400 block of Summerwind Way in Glen Burnie, which led to the execution of a search warrant at the apartment on Wednesday. During the search, members of the Anne Arundel County Police Departmnt recovered:  A stolen Glock 19 9mm loaded with 14 rounds; Glock 44 .22 caliber loaded with eight rounds; Box of…
Border Patrol Officers Intercept 32-Pound Load Of Pot Heading To London Through BWI Airport Border Patrol Officers Intercept 32-Pound Load Of Pot Heading To London Through BWI Airport
Border Patrol Officers Intercept 32-Pound Load Of Pot Heading To London Through BWI Airport Border patrol officers intercepted a 32-pound load of pot that was heading to London through BWI airport in late February. CBP officers said in a Wednesday, March 13 release that the load was smuggled through along with a 22-year-old California woman heading to London on Sunday, Feb. 25. It was found in a suitcase that was being loaded onto the Reykjavik, Iceland-bound flight. The traveler had follow-on travel to London. CBP officers identified the passenger using her baggage tag and met her at the departure gate. Officers then took both the passenger and her suitcase to CBP’s inspection …
High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA
High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA A Maryland man has been sentenced after killing a teacher on her way to school and seriously injuring her daughter while he was driving high on marijuana and speeding at over 100 miles per hour from Pennsylvania State Police, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 16. Christopher Pineda-Gasca, 21 of the 200 block of Wheatley Street, North East, MD, was sentenced to 16 to 32 years in prison by Lancaster County by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Oct.  27, the district attorney's office detailed.  He had pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree murder, homicide by vehicle while DUI, aggravated ass…
Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Maryland HS Locker: Sheriff Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Maryland HS Locker: Sheriff
Teen Student To Be Tried As Adult After Loaded Gun Found In Maryland HS Locker: Sheriff A loaded handgun was found inside a student's locker inside a Harford County high school, prompting a larger investigation by the sheriff's office. During a search at Edgewood High School on Friday, officials say that they found a loaded Walther PK380 handgun after administrators launched a search into the smell of marijuana inside the building. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, "in light of the seriousness and potential danger posed by this incident," the teen will be tried as an adult, though charges have not been announced. The investigation into the incident is ong…
Convicted Felon Caught With Stolen Handguns In Baltimore Heading To Prison: Prosecutors Convicted Felon Caught With Stolen Handguns In Baltimore Heading To Prison: Prosecutors
Convicted Felon Caught With Stolen Handguns In Baltimore Heading To Prison: Prosecutors A 23-year-old with a checkered criminal history will spend time behind bars after being busted on weapons charges. Baltimore resident Tavion Thomas, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after he was caught with a pair of loaded weapons by police investigating a separate incident, federal authorities announced. According to his guilty plea, on Sept. 10, 2022, officers in Baltimore were advised that Thomas was wanted in the city for a violent crime, and they tracked him to the 3200 block of Belair Road, where he was with a group of people. Prosecutors say that he was …
Pounds Of Marijuana, Other Drugs Seized From Maryland Man During Traffic Stop: Police Pounds Of Marijuana, Other Drugs Seized From Maryland Man During Traffic Stop: Police
Pounds Of Marijuana, Other Drugs Seized From Maryland Man During Traffic Stop: Police A 20-year-old man attempted to flee from police in Anne Arundel County, but was ultimately tracked down with a veritable pharmacy of drugs in his car, authorities announced. Arnold resident Jacob Dukes-Celey is facing charges after being busted with pounds of marijuana and other drugs during a traffic stop after he initiated a brief police pursuit. Officers ultimately were able to locate Dukes-Celey's car in the area of Lodge Pole Court and Woodview Court, and while speaking with him, they said that there was a "large quantity of suspected marijuana in plain view inside the passenger compar…
Victim Called 911 While Left To Die On Side Of MD Road By Heartless Armed Robbers: Police Victim Called 911 While Left To Die On Side Of MD Road By Heartless Armed Robbers: Police
Victim Called 911 While Left To Die On Side Of MD Road By Heartless Armed Robbers: Police The man who authorities say shot and killed his victim during a robbery earlier this year in Maryland has been convicted of murder. Jackson Garcia, 20, of Silver Spring, was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of crime of violence, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery on Thursday, July 13, according to a release from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. The charges stem from the Feb. 17, 2022 killing of 22-year-old Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero. According to court documents, Garcia and co-conspirator Malik D. Jeff…
High Hopes: DC Congresswoman Wants Marijuana Display In US Botanic Garden High Hopes: DC Congresswoman Wants Marijuana Display In US Botanic Garden
High Hopes: DC Congresswoman Wants Marijuana Display In US Botanic Garden A DC Congresswoman is being blunt about things with her colleagues: she wants the United States Botanic Garden to feature a marijuana display. With cannabis slowly reaching legal status in more states, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton said that it could provide an educational opportunity to display different plants at the garden in the Capitol. Currently, 22 states and Washington, DC have legalized recreational marijuana. Norton’s call to the House comes on the heels of the Botanic Garden beginning to display hemp for the first time, a move the Congresswoman previously supported. 
“As …
Best Friend Of Pair Killed In MD Crash 'Violently Murdered:' Authorities Best Friend Of Pair Killed In MD Crash 'Violently Murdered:' Authorities
Best Friend Of Pair Killed In MD Crash 'Violently Murdered:' Authorities A "violently murdered" York City 20-year-old man was pulled from a car fire in Virginia on Tuesday, April 18, and now he and his alleged killer have been identified, authorities announced in multiple releases on Tuesday, April 25.  Ethan Bert was identified by Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance a week after his remains were pulled from the burning vehicle found on Sandy Level Road, near the intersection with Goodview Road by the Bedford County Fire and Rescue at 12:45 a.m., as told to Daily Voice and reported by WDBJ. The suspect, 29-year-old Joseph Richard Walker, of Roanoke…
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust 1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust Four men are in custody following a massive drug bust in Baltimore, authorities announced. Baltimore City police along with the Baltimore County Police Department worked together to conduct a search and seizure of the drugs on Monday, March 27 after a three-month-long investigation into the East Coast Farms group. In the search, a large amount of THC was found, including hundreds of edibles, vape cartridges, and 1,200 pounds of marijuana. Officers also seized three handguns and $189,224. Various items seized in searchBaltimore Police Department “This is truly an outstanding achievement…
Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say
Three Busted With Bottles Of Codeine During Gambrills Traffic Stop, Police Say Three people have been charged after being found with several bottles of suspected prescription drugs in Gambrills, authorities announced. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 14, officers conducted a traffic stop of an orange Dodge Charger on Annapolis Road near Odenton Road, where they located the three individuals, according to Anne Arundel County police. During the stop, officers conducted a search of the vehicle where they found three bottles of suspected codeine, a small amount of marijuana, and a loaded handgun. Moussa Diarra, 28, Aron Yakgob Gebregirgish, 31, and Pa Aliue C…
Children Driving Stolen MD Car Full Of Drugs Lead PA State Police On Pursuit Along I-83 Children Driving Stolen MD Car Full Of Drugs Lead PA State Police On Pursuit Along I-83
Children Driving Stolen MD Car Full Of Drugs Lead PA State Police On Pursuit Along I-83 Three children driving a stolen car with drugs inside from Baltimore County led Pennsylvania state police on a chase along Interstate 83 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.  State troopers in York were notified by the Baltimore County Sheriff's Office that the stolen vehicle was spotted going north on I-83 towards Pennsylvania around 5:19 p.m., according to a release on March 1.  A trooper caught sight of the car at the state line and attempted to stop the vehicle but it fled to Exit 14 Leader Heights Heights Exit (Exit 14). "A short while later, the vehicle came to a stop in a nearby…
Nine Pounds Of Pot, Coke, Cash Seized From Driver In Baltimore After Crash, Police Say Nine Pounds Of Pot, Coke, Cash Seized From Driver In Baltimore After Crash, Police Say
Nine Pounds Of Pot, Coke, Cash Seized From Driver In Baltimore After Crash, Police Say A Randallstown man was arrested after police found him with more than nine pounds of suspected marijuana and cocaine, authorities say. Michael Harrell Jr., 30, was pulled over after observing him driving a Honda Accord with a paper license plate that was registered to a Ford Truck on the night of Friday, Jan. 13, according to Baltimore police. When officers approached the vehicle, they saw a handgun and suspected narcotics. Harrell then tried to drive away, but collided with a police vehicle.  The crash caused both vehicles to run off the road, with Harrell's vehicle coming to a stop …
Cocaine, Heroin Found After 'Social Media Bragging' Videos Of Stolen Guns In York: Police Cocaine, Heroin Found After 'Social Media Bragging' Videos Of Stolen Guns In York: Police
Cocaine, Heroin Found After 'Social Media Bragging' Videos Of Stolen Guns In York: Police While investigating the homicide of Amiya Paige on New Year's Eve, York City police found "numerous video clips on social media were obtained depicting reckless shooting of firearms in public spaces," which lead to search and seizures of heroin, cocaine, and stolen firearms, according to a release on Friday, Jan. 6.  Three adults and one juvenile were arrested when York City’s Violence Intervention Unit conducted four search warrants between January 4th and January 5th, 2023.  During the execution of these search warrants the following items were seized: 2.5 lbs of marijuana, 110 …
Four Baltimore MS-13 Gang Members Indicted For Violent Racketeering Conspiracy: DOJ Four Baltimore MS-13 Gang Members Indicted For Violent Racketeering Conspiracy: DOJ
Four Baltimore MS-13 Gang Members Indicted For Violent Racketeering Conspiracy: DOJ Four more members of the MS-13 street gang in Baltimore have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland for their roles in a violent racketeering conspiracy that included multiple murders and attempted murders, according to the Department of Juste. Federal prosecutors announced that four members of MS-13 from Baltimore with curious nicknames are facing life in prison for the racketeering conspiracy that involved murders and drug trafficking to further their enterprise in Maryland. Those indicted: Wilson Arturo Constanza-Galdomez, also known as “Humilde,” and “Marco Saravia,” 23; E…
Charges Pending After Marijuana Fire Burns Through FSU Dorm Hall Charges Pending After Marijuana Fire Burns Through FSU Dorm Hall
Charges Pending After Marijuana Fire Burns Through FSU Dorm Hall Charges are pending against a suspect who set a trash can on fire in a Frostburg State University dormitory room after trying to throw out a marijuana cigarette, authorities say. At least 50-60 students needed to be evacuated after the trash can caught fire inside of Annapolis Hall on Sandspring Drive around 3 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, according to the State Fire Marshall. The fire was reportedly extinguished before firefighters arrived to investigate the scene, which was discovered by a student.  The student involved has yet to be identified. No damages or injuries were reported in the …
Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ Federal authorities announced that a convicted felon from Silver Spring has been convicted for his role in a gun and drug conspiracy days after his co-conspirator pleaded guilty to similar charges. Montgomery County resident Darryl Colton Frazer, 34, was convicted following a three-day trial on charges that include participating in a drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Department of Justice. In July 2019, prosecutors say that Montgomery County Police Department officers investigating a shooting appr…
Teen Student At Maryland Middle School Busted With Marijuana, Bullet, Sheriff Says Teen Student At Maryland Middle School Busted With Marijuana, Bullet, Sheriff Says
Teen Student At Maryland Middle School Busted With Marijuana, Bullet, Sheriff Says It was neither a trick nor a treat for a middle school student in Maryland who was busted with marijuana and a bullet during classes on Halloween, officials announced. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, an administrator at the Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in Charles County was notified that a student smelled like marijuana, according to the sheriff’s office. The administrator was able to make contact with the student, according to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and it was determined he was in possession of colorfully-decorated bags of marijuana, a light…
Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says
Girl Busted With Fancy Stun Gun, Bag Of Weed In Maryland High School, Sheriff Says Authorities say that a Maryland high school student had more than books and folders in her backpack on Thursday morning when she was busted by an administrator with a big bag of weed and a zebra-printed stun gun. In Charles County, at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, an administrator at Westlake High School said that a crackling noise could be heard coming from the purse of a student in the cafeteria during lunch. The student was briefly questioned, according to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and when she opened her purse the administrator was met by…
Driver With Handgun Rats Himself Out In Maryland During Traffic Stop: Sheriff Driver With Handgun Rats Himself Out In Maryland During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Driver With Handgun Rats Himself Out In Maryland During Traffic Stop: Sheriff A late-night traffic stop in Maryland led to a weapon charge for a Charles County man who was caught with an illegally loaded gun, according to the sheriff’s office. Waldorf resident Cameron Cordel Chesley, 21, was arrested and charged with wearing and transporting a loaded gun following a stop on Saturday, Oct. 22, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Over the weekend, officers conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car on Smallwood Drive near Copley Avenue in Waldorf when the driver made a violation. During the stop, officers said they detected the odor of …
Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ
Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ Federal officials have sentenced a Maryland man to nearly two decades in prison for distributing kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana through the US mail. Laurel resident Michael Fisher, 47, also known as Mark Wilson, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that spanned from California to Maryland. In total, prosecutors said that Fisher was responsible for the shipment of approximately 120 kilograms of cocaine, 6.5 kilograms of fentanyl, and 50 kilograms of marijuana as part of…
Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff
Officers Seize Replica Handguns, Pot From Students In Two Separate Cases In Maryland: Sheriff Two replica handguns were seized from two students in separate incidents on the same school day in Maryland after the teens brought them into the building. The Charles County Sheriff announced on Wednesday, Oct. 19, that school resource officers were busy all day, busting a pair of students who were caught with the very real-looking guns during separate instances that are reportedly unrelated. First, shortly before 10 a.m., school administrators at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center said that they detected the smell of marijuana on a 14-year-old student, leading to further investigati…
Suspects On The Run After Maryland Marijuana Deal Gone Bad Results In Shootout Suspects On The Run After Maryland Marijuana Deal Gone Bad Results In Shootout
Suspects On The Run After Maryland Marijuana Deal Gone Bad Results In Shootout Two suspects are on the run after an alleged marijuana deal gone bad in Anne Arundel County resulted in a man being shot multiple times, authorities say. The 22-year-old victim met with at least one of the suspects to buy marijuana from him in the 8200 block of Consett Court in Severn around 10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, according to Anne Arundel County police. The victim claims that after he paid for the marijuana, the suspect then pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene.  Officers arrived to the location of the shooting to find the victim suffering from non …
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff An alleged drug dealer in Maryland is being held without bail following a monthlong investigation into the distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine in St. Mary's County. Lexington Park resident Colin Dion Cutchember, 44, is facing multiple charges after being arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 7. Warrants were executed at a residence in the 21000 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Lexington Park and a property located in the 26000 block of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville on Thursday, Oct. 6, according to officials. During t…
Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move
Biden To Pardon Everyone Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession Charges In Historic Move In a historic move, President Joe Biden announced he is pardoning all of those with prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.  The White House announced the marijuana reform on Thursday, Oct. 6 during Biden's visit to an IBM facility in New York, saying he has directed Attorney General Merrick Garland to develop an administrative process to issue certificates of pardon to individuals who are eligible. Biden said thousands of people with federal convictions for marijuana possession have had their lives upended.  "Criminal records for marijuana possession have …
Driver Busted With More Than A Pound Of Pot During Stop In Maryland, Police Say Driver Busted With More Than A Pound Of Pot During Stop In Maryland, Police Say
Driver Busted With More Than A Pound Of Pot During Stop In Maryland, Police Say A 28-year-old is facing drug and weapon charges after being busted with more than a pound of weed and illegal weapons during a routine traffic stop in Maryland, police said. Crofton resident Camonte Pettiford was arrested by members of the Anne Arundel Police Department after being caught by officers during a stop at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, according to officials. As officers approached the vehicle near the intersection of Johns Hopkins Road and Nantucket Drive in Crofton, police said that they “detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.” Durin…
Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit
Here's What We Know After Three Teens Busted Following High-Speed Baltimore Police Pursuit Three teens are in custody after being busted with illegal handguns and marijuana following a high-speed pursuit with police in Baltimore on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, a Baltimore Police officer’s License Plate Reader (LPR) alerted to a vehicle wanted in connection to an armed robbery, and when the teens noticed a police presence around them, they proceeded to speed away in an attempt to avoid being apprehended. Police said that the teen driver proceeded onto multiple highways, driving recklessly, and striking a civilian vehicle in further attempts to …
Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police
Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police A D.C. man was apprehended after remaining on a rooftop in a long standoff with officers, officials said. On September 7, at around 4 p.m., police arrived at the scene in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street, to find the suspect, who fired multiple shots at the officers and forcibly entered a nearby residence, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Witnesses reported that the man, 39-year-old Deandre Bigesby, briefly disrobed and stood on roof of the home, authorities said. The suspect was allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, as he…
Sheriff's Officer Seizes Marijuana, Illegal Handgun From Maryland Teen During Traffic Stop Sheriff's Officer Seizes Marijuana, Illegal Handgun From Maryland Teen During Traffic Stop
Sheriff's Officer Seizes Marijuana, Illegal Handgun From Maryland Teen During Traffic Stop An early morning traffic stop led to drug and weapon charges for a Maryland teen who was caught with an illegal handgun and pot, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced. Newburg resident Treyvon Justin Green, 19, is facing multiple charges after being stopped on St. Charles Parkway in White Plains after observing a violation of the vehicle’s registration plates, officials said on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The stop was initiated at approximately 1:12 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, according to the agency. While approaching the car, the officer said that the smell of weed was present, and further …
Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff
Suspect Released In Maryland After Being Busted With Marijuana Bags, Illegal Handgun: Sheriff A man busted with more than three dozen bags of marijuana and an illegal handgun was released by a judge following his arrest in Maryland, according to investigators. Upper Marlboro resident Cary Frederick Collins, 47, was arrested by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office after acting suspiciously and being busted with the drug and firearm, officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 25. The incident began shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, when a patrol officer from the sheriff's office initiated a traffic stop in the 4500 block of Indian Head Highway after learning that th…