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'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says
In the largest drug seizure in St. Mary’s County history, deputies uncovered over $2 million worth of narcotics during a massive operation targeting high-level drug trafficking in Southern Maryland, according to authorities.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that detectives arrested Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, both of Great Mills, during a raid on Dec. 5. following an undercover probe into drug trafficking.
Deputies executed search warrants at two residences in Great Mills and Hollywood, where they seized approximately 47 pounds…
Convict Caught With Cocaine, Paraphernalia During Bust At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs are off the streets, as are several weapons following a bust by the Charles County Sheriff's Office this week.
David Garnell Price, Jr., 41, of White Plains, was caught red-handed following the execution of a search warrant at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the 3300 block of Bushmill Place.
According to investigators from the sheriff's office, Price was located at the site of the bust in White Plains, and detectives seized over $3,000 worth of cocaine, drug distribution equipment, and two loaded handguns.
The arrest came following a length…
Felons Caught With Cache Of Weapons, Drugs During Yearlong Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff
Three felons are facing charges following an operation in Southern Maryland that led to the recovery of weapons, a massive amount of drugs, and cash, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
A yearlong investigation into reported drug sales in the region led to the arrests of the trio, and the seizure of cocaine, weed, pills, and weapons.
Those charged:
John Kevin Fitzgerald Reed, 60, of Charlotte Hall;
James Nathaniel Reed, 77, of Mechanicsville;
Francis Lavern Reed, 55, of Mechanicsville.
All are facing multiple felony drug and firearm charges.
As a result of the …
More Than One Kilo Of Cocaine Recovered During Record-Breaking Maryland Seizure, Sheriff Says
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office made its largest fentanyl seizure in history during an ongoing investigation into drug dealing in the region, officials said.
James William Blackiston III, 31, Jasmine Samaria Votra, 36, and Willis Matthews Brooks, 43, all of Great Mills, were all arrested after being busted with more than a kilogram of cocaine on Thursday night.
Shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 8, deputies conducted search and seizure warrants at two count residences, leading to the record-breaking fentanyl seizure.
According to the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office, during a search …
Maryland Deputies Make Three Makes Drug Busts In Six Hours, Sheriff Says
It was a busy six hours for members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office overnight as they made three drug-related arrests during separate traffic stops, authorities announced.
The night began shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, when deputies on patrol spotted a silver Jeep Cherokee speeding out of a residential parking lot in Lexington Park and blowing through a stop sign, ultimately leading to their first arrests.
During the subsequent traffic stop, driver James Henry Elam III, 42, and his passenger, Antonio Roberto Belen, 38, both of Lexington Park were found with cocaine, bu…
