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Half Kilo Of Heroin, Weapons Seized During Massive Bust In Charles County: Sheriff

Drugs and weapons were recovered by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office who busted up a drug-dealing conspiracy that was operating out of a home and business in Waldorf, officials say. 

Nathan Templeton

Nathan Templeton

Photo Credit: Charles County Sheriff's Office

Nathan Robert Templeton, 58, was arrested following a search and seizure that led to the recovery of multiple weapons, cocaine, and nearly a half kilo of heroin. 

Units from the sheriff's office were busy this week in the 2600 block of Academic Court in Waldorf, and a business in the 8000 block of Matthews Road in Bryans Road, where they tracked down Templeton, who was wanted on a host of charges, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

During the search, investigators recovered: 

  • Two handguns;

  • Assault rifle in pistol form;
  • AK-style assault rifle in pistol form;
  • High-capacity drum magazines;
  • Extended handgun magazines;
  • Numerous rounds of ammunition;
  • Body armor;
  • Cocaine fentanyl;
  • Approximately 497 grams of heroin.

Templeton was arrested at the scene and charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs, illegal possession of firearms by a convicted felon, and several other related offenses.

He is being held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center.

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