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During separate seizures on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 25, deputies and investigators conducted several operations that led to the recovery of drugs, a weapon, and landed 14 people behind bars.
In total, investigators recovered 1.5 grams of methamphetamine; 5.1 capsules of fentanyl; 33 grams of cocaine; 11 Oxycontin pills; 16.4 grams of heroin and one handgun,.
Among those arrested was Donald Denton Hamlin, 44, of Morgantown, who was taken into custody and charged with:
- Wearing, carrying, or transporting a weapon;
- Use of a gun during the commission of a crime;
- Use of a weapon as a separate crime;
- CDS: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine or opium;
- CDS: Possession of cocaine, opium, or their derivatives;
- CDS: Possession of synthetic narcotics;
- CDS: Possession of paraphernalia.
He is being held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
"Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office was aided by members of the Frederick County Department of Fire & Rescue Services as part of the COAST (Community Outreach and Support Team) that links individuals experiencing a substance use disorder, or addiction, to available treatment and recovery resources within the community," officials said.
"A total of four individuals were connected with COAST during these operations."
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