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Gas Station Welfare Check Leads To Drug, Weapons Bust In Southern Maryland: State Police
A routine welfare check at a St. Mary's County gas station turned into a full-blown bust that ended with four arrests, suspected drugs, and even brass knuckles recovered, state police said.
On Sunday, Dec. 22, troopers were called to the Shell gas station in the 22100 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, where there were reports of a driver - later identified as La Plata resident Melissa Anne Dudley - asleep at the wheel.
According to investigators, Dudley, 45, was initially placed under arrest for DUI, who noted that there was suspected cocaine and associated drug paraphernalia in …
Felon’s $30K Drug Stash Seized During Maryland Bust, Sheriff Says
Detectives in Charles County made a major breakthrough in their fight against drugs, seizing more than $30,000 worth of narcotics and a loaded handgun during a bust in Waldorf, authorities announced.
The operation unfolded earlier this month, when members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed a search warrant at a home in the 5000 block of Vane Court.
Inside, officers discovered cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs valued at over $30,000, along with a .357 magnum handgun, investigators said. The suspect, Adrian Carlos Farris, 35, …
Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police
Nearly 40 people accused of running a large-scale drug-trafficking ring on Maryland’s Eastern Shore were indicted following a massive five-month investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement, authorities announced.
The operation, led by Wicomico Narcotics—a collaboration between the Maryland State Police, Fruitland Police Department, Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration—dismantled a network accused of distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs across Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties.
Search warrants executed in Augu…
'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…
Kilo Of Coke, Thousands In Cash Seized From Maryland Motel Drug Dealer, Police Say
An Elkridge drug dealer operating out of a Howard County motel has been apprehended during a massive bust, police say.
Late on Thursday afternoon, the Howard County Police Department announced that Emil Watkins, 40, is facing a host of charges after being caught with cash and contraband.
According to investigators, tipsters advised the agency that Watkins was allegedly selling crack cocaine out of an Elkridge motel, leading to his arrest.
A search earlier this week led to the seizure of more than a kilogram of suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl, thousands of dollars in cash, ammo, and o…
Dealer Busted With $50K In Cocaine, Crack, Weed During Maryland Bust: Sheriff
A purported drug dealer was released from jail after members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office seized $50,000 in narcotics from him during a bust earlier this month.
The lengthy investigation into alleged drug dealing out of a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head led to the arrest of 31-year-old Domonique Carlton Hawkins, who was taken into custody by officers and released a week later, according to officials.
During the search, investigators say that they recovered nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine, and cannabis, as well as drug packaging materials.
Hawkins was char…
Major Drug Ring Dismantled In Maryland; Four Arrested, Sheriff Says
Four people have been arrested and thousands of dollars worth of drugs are off the street following a massive bust in Maryland, officials say.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that a yearlong joint investigation with federal authorities led to the dismantling of a major drug ring that concluded with four suspects behind bars.
Those charged:
William Russell Stewart, 27, of Nanjemoy;
Donovan Franklin Delano Henry, 29, of Waldorf;
Rashad Isaiah Cobey, 23, of Indian Head;
Lyray Darnell Simpson, 44, of Nanjemoy.
During the execution of the warrant at four residences in Char…
Man, Woman Busted With Drugs, Guns, Cash During Search In Maryland: Police
Thousands of dollars worth of drugs are off the streets after police in Anne Arundel County made a large bust that led to the arrests of a man and woman, officials say.
Jayson Steven Jones, 46, of Baltimore, and Glen Burnie resident Kayla McCaslin, 25, are both facing charges following an investigation into a man wanted for drug and weapon offenses.
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were in the area of Southbridge Drive and South Hampton Road in Glen Burnie looking for a person that had an open warrant.
Police sa…
Massive Drug, Weapon Busts Land Four Behind Bars In Maryland: Police
A weeks-long investigation into suspected drug distribution in Anne Arundel County led to massive drug and weapon busts in Pasadena, authorities announced on Monday.
Earlier this month, detectives were tipped off about possible drug dealings throughout the county, which culminated in the execution of multiple search warrants on Friday, police say.
The search and seizures were conducted in the 5100 block of Raynor Avenue in Linthicum and the 8900 block of Winged Foot Drive, resulting in the arrests of Cory Wayne Rhodes, 24, Alexa Nichole Bowen, 20 and Cassidy Cierra Schmidt, 22, all fro…
