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.

(clockwise from top left): Lyray Simpson, Rashad Cobey, Russell Stewart, Donovan Henry
Photo Credit: *Charles County Sheriff's Office*

Zak Failla

06/14/2024 1:09 p.m.

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 Charles County, investigators recovered:

Approximately $18,000 worth of cocaine HCL and crack cocaine;
Multiple counterfeit oxycodone pills which contained fentanyl;
Tramadol pills;
Five handguns;
Four shotguns;
Various firearm ammunition and accessories;
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Drug manufacturing, production, and packaging materials;
A stolen dirt bike.

Stewart was charged with possession with the intent to distribute drugs, and illegal possession of ammunition and released by a judge with an electronic monitor;

Henry was charged with weapons violations relating to firearms. Henry was released by a district court commissioner;

Cobey was charged with illegal possession of ammunition and released by a judge with an electronic monitor;

Simpson was charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs and released on a $10,000 unsecured bond.

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