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Dealer Arrested Twice In Two Weeks Charged With Possession In Maryland: Sheriff Dealer Arrested Twice In Two Weeks Charged With Possession In Maryland: Sheriff
Dealer Arrested Twice In Two Weeks Charged With Possession In Maryland: Sheriff An "extensive investigation" led to new drug charges for a woman accused of dealing drugs out of St. Mary's County, the sheriff's office announced. Lexington Park resident Lakesha Denise Savoy was arrested on Wednesday following a probe into drug trafficking and distribution throughout the area following the execution of two warrants.  Earlier this month, Savoy was arrested on multiple drug charges during a traffic stop while driving on Midway Drive. Officials say that on, April 17, deputies and specialized from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on Savoy f…

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Dealing Driver Busted With Drugs, Passenger With Machete During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff Dealing Driver Busted With Drugs, Passenger With Machete During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff
Dealing Driver Busted With Drugs, Passenger With Machete During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff What started as a routine traffic stop when a driver failed to stop at a crosswalk in St. Mary's County led to drug and weapon charges for a man and woman early on Tuesday morning, officials say. A deputy from the sheriff's office on patrol near the intersection of Midway Drive and Great Mills Road stopped 37-year-old Lexington Park resident Lakesha Denise Savoy's Ford Escape for the traffic violation on April 2. Initially, Savoy tried to provide a false name before being properly identified, and the deputy spotted drug paraphernalia, leading to a police K9 scan that led to the recovery of&…

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Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Agents In Charles County Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Agents In Charles County
Convicted Felon Back Behind Bars For Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Agents In Charles County Maybe a leopard really can’t change its spots. A previously convicted felon will spend more than a decade in prison after selling several weapons, including at least four illegal “ghost guns” to undercover agents posing as buyers, federal officials announced. Sean Donnelly Hawkins, 48, of Marbury, was sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for his role in in connection to the distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and weapons in Charles County after selling eight guns to investigators. As part of his plea, Hawkins admitted that on 10 separate times between October 2021 and May 2022, he…

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Maryland Gang Member Sentenced For Carjackings, Robberies As Part Of Racketeering Conspiracy Maryland Gang Member Sentenced For Carjackings, Robberies As Part Of Racketeering Conspiracy
Maryland Gang Member Sentenced For Carjackings, Robberies As Part Of Racketeering Conspiracy A Baltimore “Triple C” gang member admitted to participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy that included at least five attempted murders and one successful one, federal authorities announced. Baltimore resident Rashaud "Shaud" Nesmith, 21, a member of the Cruddy Conniving Crutballs (Triple C) has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for multiple armed carjackings and robberies throughout the city, and for his role in the violent street gang.  Prosecutors say that Nesmith admitted that in connection with the conspiracy, he partic…

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'Freaky' NFL Street Gang Hitman In Maryland Gets Prison Time For Murders, Racketeering 'Freaky' NFL Street Gang Hitman In Maryland Gets Prison Time For Murders, Racketeering
'Freaky' NFL Street Gang Hitman In Maryland Gets Prison Time For Murders, Racketeering Authorities announced that a member and hitman for the Maryland “NFL" street gang will spend decades behind bars for a racketeering conspiracy that included multiple murders. Bobby “Freaky” Cannon, 24, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 29 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, including committing two murders, according to the Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors said that the gang operated in the Edmondson Village area in Southwest Baltimore, specifically, Normandy, Franklin, and Loudon (NFL) street…

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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Seize Cash, Cocaine, Handgun From Three Maryland Residences During Drug Bust Police Seize Cash, Cocaine, Handgun From Three Maryland Residences During Drug Bust
Police Seize Cash, Cocaine, Handgun From Three Maryland Residences During Drug Bust A monthlong investigation led to police making a massive drug bust in Maryland, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced. California resident Tercell Javon Blackiston, 34, is facing multiple charges following the execution of search and seizure warrants at three residences he used to allegedly store and distribute cocaine in St. Mary’s County, officials said. The warrants were executed at Blackiston’s residence in the 23000 block of Chestnut Oak Court in California, a residence in the 46000 block of Pegg Lane in Lexington Park, and a residence in the 43000 block of Pump House Lane …

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by Zak Failla
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Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland
Repeat Offender Busted With Drugs Twice In Three Days After Foot Chases With Police In Maryland A man with a lengthy history of drug offenses in Maryland was arrested twice in three days on a host of charges after taking police in Washington County on multiple foot chases, authorities announced. Taariq Roberts, 33, is in hot water with police in Hagerstown as he continues to find himself being busted for drug offenses across the region, officials said. Roberts was arrested in Hagerstown on Thursday, Aug. 1 for the sale/manufacturing of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) distribution, possession of crack cocaine, paraphernalia, and resisting arrest after a foot chase, according to p…

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Suspects Apprehended During Drug Trafficking Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff Suspects Apprehended During Drug Trafficking Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff
Suspects Apprehended During Drug Trafficking Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff Two men in Maryland are facing charges following an investigation into drug trafficking throughout the state, authorities announced. Desmond Griffin and Gregory Hendricks were both arrested and charged following an investigation by members of the Carroll County Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force, which received multiple complaints about trafficking in the area. “The investigation and related operations involved a collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP),” according to a spokesperson from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office…

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Drug Manufacturer, Distributer Apprehended In Maryland Following Investigation Drug Manufacturer, Distributer Apprehended In Maryland Following Investigation
Drug Manufacturer, Distributer Apprehended In Maryland Following Investigation An alleged drug distributor in Maryland with a lengthy rap sheet is facing a host of new charges after being busted by police investigators selling crack cocaine, officials announced. Wicomico County resident Khadel Monte Gregory, 23, of Salisbury, was arrested following a lengthy investigation into reported sales of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) from an Airport Road residence that spread throughout the region. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) launched an investigation into Gregory and his operation in June, where there were reports of him selling CDS…

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Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose
Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection To A Fatal Overdose A Baltimore man has been sentenced to federal prison for distribution of controlled substances and other drug related charges in connection to a fatal overdose, officials say. Aaron Arthur “Handz” Fields, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release Friday, June 24, according to the Department of Justice. According to his guilty plea, officers responded to a residence in Joppa, Maryland for a fatal overdose on Nov. 4, 2018. One victim was found dead on the scene and the other was transported to a hospital for treatment. Officers located a line o…

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