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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.

Tercell Javon Blackiston

Tercell Javon Blackiston

Photo Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
Cash, cocaine and a handgun seized during warrant execution

Cash, cocaine and a handgun seized during warrant execution

Photo Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
Tercell Javon Blackiston

Tercell Javon Blackiston

Photo Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office

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 in Callaway.

Officials said that investigators seized:

  • $24,929 in cash;
  • Three ounces of cocaine with a street value of $5,400;
  • Proceeds from drugs sales valued at $60,000;
  • A half ounce of crack cocaine with a street value of $1,415;
  • Cocaine processing materials;
  • 9mm handgun.

The investigation concluded on Wednesday, Sept. 14 when members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, with the assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST), the Patrol Division, K-9 units, and the Charles County SWAT team executed the warrants.

Blackiston was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with three counts of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS): distribution of narcotics.

He was also charged with CDS possession with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime, and other drug-related charges.

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