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Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled In Frederick County, Sheriff Says

A multi-agency investigation in Frederick County led to the downfall of a drug trafficking organization, authorities announced on Friday.

William Ray Huskey,, Deandre Eugene Pryor Sr., Kevin Alexander Vaughan

William Ray Huskey,, Deandre Eugene Pryor Sr., Kevin Alexander Vaughan

Photo Credit: Frederick County Sheriff

Last month, three people were arrested as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into a large-scale trafficking organization operating in Northern Maryland in the areas of Frederick and Washington counties.

Those charged: 

  • William Ray Huskey, 49, of Middletown;
  • Deandre Eugene Pryor, Sr., 45, of Frederick;
  • Kevin Alexander Vaughan, 52, of Frederick.

In December 2023, investigators executed search and seizures that led to the recovery of:

  • 6.8 pounds of cocaine (powder and crack);
  • 10 grams of Phencyclidine (PCP);
  • $56,497;
  • 3 handguns;
  • 1 vehicle.

Huskey was charged with:

  • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine;
  • Possession of cocaine;
  • Firearm/Drug trafficking crimes;
  • CDS: Distribution with firearm;
  • Regulated firearm: illegally possess;
  • Handgun in vehicle;
  • Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.

Pryor was charged with: 

  • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine;
  • Possession of cocaine;
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Vaughan was charged with: 

  • CDS Possession of large amount of cocaine;
  • Possession with the intent to distribute cocaine;
  • Possession of cocaine;
  • Conspiracy CDS: Possession with the intent to distribute narcotics;
  • Conspiracy CDS distribute narcotics.

“Because of the collaborative effort of multiple agencies and the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, we dismantled a large drug trafficking organization,” Lt. Chad Atkins, FCSO Narcotics Investigation Section commander said. 

“This group will no longer supply illegal narcotics into our community, making Frederick County a safer place to live.”

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