Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ
Convicted Maryland Felon Sentenced For Illegal Guns, Host Of Narcotics During Drug Bust: DOJ A convicted felon is going to spend more time behind bars after admitting to drug and weapon charges after he was busted with fentanyl and more than a dozen illegal firearms, federal officials announced. Jessup resident Edward Burton, 38, was sentenced to 13 years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal charges of possession of more than 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute and to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to officials, Burton’s guilty plea came following a DEA investigation into a drug-trafficking operati…
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff
Monthlong Investigation Into Crack, Cocaine Sales In Maryland Leads To Drug Bust: Sheriff An alleged drug dealer in Maryland is being held without bail following a monthlong investigation into the distribution of cocaine and crack cocaine in St. Mary's County. Lexington Park resident Colin Dion Cutchember, 44, is facing multiple charges after being arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 7. Warrants were executed at a residence in the 21000 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Lexington Park and a property located in the 26000 block of Loveville Road in Mechanicsville on Thursday, Oct. 6, according to officials. During t…
Maryland 'NFL' Gang Leader, Member Admit To Murder, Drug Distribution: Feds Maryland 'NFL' Gang Leader, Member Admit To Murder, Drug Distribution: Feds
Maryland 'NFL' Gang Leader, Member Admit To Murder, Drug Distribution: Feds A leader and member of a Maryland “NFL” gang are expected to be sentenced to decades in prison after admitting to a wide-ranging conspiracy that included murder and drug distribution charges. Gang leader Gregory Butler - also known as “Gotti,” “Sags,” and “Little Dick,” 31, and member James Henry Roberts, also known as “Bub,” 32, both of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise related to their activities in the NFL gang. Federal prosecutors said that the gang operated in the Edmondson Village area in Southwest Baltimore, specifically, Normandy, Fr…
'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust
'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Two Million People', Suspects Charged In Massive Maryland Drug Bust Maryland officials have announced the indictments of six people charged with fentanyl distribution and gun-related charges after being found with enough fentanyl to kill two million people, authorities say. Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh was joined by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, Maryland State Police, and members of the Strike Force 7 group to make the announcement the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 29 in the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. The suspects are Jawan Fulton, 28, of Pikesville, Darvin McCoy, 36, of Odent…
Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ
Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ A Maryland drug dealer faces life in prison for selling the fentanyl that killed a minor who overdosed on a counterfeit “Percocet” pill, federal officials announced. Silver Spring resident Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, also known as “Mick,” 24, has been charged with the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of teen Landen Hausman, of Bethesda, US Attorney Erek Barron announced. As a result of the fatal overdose in January, investigators said they discovered a counterfeit pill that appeared to be 30mg of oxycodone and alleged texts between Hausman and Kefyalew.  The pill was …
Two Hospitalized During Undercover Drug Sting Near Virginia Elementary School Two Hospitalized During Undercover Drug Sting Near Virginia Elementary School
Two Hospitalized During Undercover Drug Sting Near Virginia Elementary School Two men were hospitalized after being shot during a drug raid in Woodbridge near an elementary school, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Members of a multi-agency drug task force were conducting an undercover operation into Fentanyl distribution in the 14700 block of Fox Glove Court in Woodbridge on Thursday, Sept. 1 when a firefight broke out near Dale City Elementary School, officials said. During the exchange, police said that four members of the task force discharged their weapons, and two men - a 30-year-old man and an unidentified person - involved in the opera…
'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy Being Sold To Children, DEA Warns 'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy Being Sold To Children, DEA Warns
'Rainbow Fentanyl' Made To Look Like Candy Being Sold To Children, DEA Warns Brightly-colored fentanyl made to look like candy is being sold to children and young people, the Drug Enforcement Administration warns.  The DEA and our law enforcement partners seized some of the brightly-colored fentanyl in 18 states in the month of August 2022.  “Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram.   “The men and women of the DEA are relentlessly working to stop the trafficking of rainbow fe…
Back To Prison For Repeat Offender Busted On Weapon, Drug Distribution Charges In Maryland Back To Prison For Repeat Offender Busted On Weapon, Drug Distribution Charges In Maryland
Back To Prison For Repeat Offender Busted On Weapon, Drug Distribution Charges In Maryland A convicted felon will spend years behind bars after being sentenced as a repeat offender on weapon and drug distribution charges in Maryland, authorities announced. Frederick resident Blake Anthony Nivens, 26, pleaded guilty in Frederick County Circuit Court this week and a sentencing hearing was held regarding incidents that happened within four weeks of each other in March and April. Specifically, Nivens pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence for an incident on Wednesday, March 9. Additionally, Nivens pleaded guilty to possession of a firear…
Maryland Drug Dealer Out On Release Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, PCP, Cocaine: DOJ Maryland Drug Dealer Out On Release Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, PCP, Cocaine: DOJ
Maryland Drug Dealer Out On Release Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, PCP, Cocaine: DOJ An Annapolis man on federal release experienced a day living up to his nickname after he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, authorities say. Khayr "Shitty" Basimibnbrown, 42, also known as “Keith Brown", received his sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, PCP, and cocaine, according to the Department of Justice. Officers observed Basimibnbrown participating in drug transactions on several occasions, including the sale of over 600 grams of a heroin/fentanyl mixture.  After the drug deal, Basimibnbrown entered and ex…
Two Distributors Busted With 'Large Amount' Of Fentanyl, Other Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff Two Distributors Busted With 'Large Amount' Of Fentanyl, Other Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff
Two Distributors Busted With 'Large Amount' Of Fentanyl, Other Drugs In Maryland: Sheriff Two suspects in Maryland are facing a host of charges after being busted allegedly distributing “a large amount” of fentanyl and other drugs in the region. Quantico residents Treyvon R’Shon Walston, 24, and Arrin Michelle Spence, 21, are in police custody following an investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances, including fentanyl, in Wicomico County, the sheriff’s office announced. Investigators said that a search and seizure warrant was obtained for Walston’s residence in the 25000 block of Nanticoke Road in Quantico, which led to the arrest of both Walston and …
Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG
Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG A Baltimore man has been indicted on firearm and drug-related charges in connection to drug trafficking, authorities say. An investigation into the activities of James Markel Jones, 29, began on Wednesday, July 6 after officers observed Jones "displaying characteristics of an armed man" in security footage from the 2500 block of Edmondson Avenue, according to the office of the Maryland Attorney General. Detectives were able to approach Jones, and when Jones raised his arms in deference, the handle of a handgun tucked in his waistband was visible, officials said. Officers seized the handgun…
Maryland Drug Dealer With 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill More Than Two Million People' Sentenced Maryland Drug Dealer With 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill More Than Two Million People' Sentenced
Maryland Drug Dealer With 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill More Than Two Million People' Sentenced A Baltimore man has been sentenced to federal prison after possessing enough fentanyl to kill more than two million people, federal officials announced. Rajeim Ali Bradshaw, 49, was sentenced on Friday, July 29 after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and heroin, according to the Department of Justice. He was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, prosecutors said. On June 20, 2019, prosecutors said Baltimore County police executed a search warrant at Bradshaw's home, recovering 5.5 kilogra…