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Breaking Bad: Drug Trafficker Sentenced For Importing 200 Pounds Of Meth Into Virginia: Feds Breaking Bad: Drug Trafficker Sentenced For Importing 200 Pounds Of Meth Into Virginia: Feds
Breaking Bad: Drug Trafficker Sentenced For Importing 200 Pounds Of Meth Into Virginia: Feds A California man who relocated to Virginia has been sentenced to decades behind bars for his role in a massive federal drug distribution ring involving hundreds of pounds of crystal in the region. Authorities say that Guy Benjamin Bowman, 57, who recently moved east to Meadowview, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for participating in a cross-country drug conspiracy that brought hundreds of pounds of crystal ice methamphetamine into Virginia, the US State’s Attorney announced. Specifically, Bowman was found guilty by a trial in July of: Conspiracy to possess with the inten…

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Duo Sentenced For Distributing Enough Fentanyl To Kill 600K People In Maryland: Feds Duo Sentenced For Distributing Enough Fentanyl To Kill 600K People In Maryland: Feds
Duo Sentenced For Distributing Enough Fentanyl To Kill 600K People In Maryland: Feds Two Maryland men have been convicted following a two-week trial for their roles in distributing enough fentanyl to kill hundreds of thousands of people, federal authorities announced. Jarvis Antonio Coleman-Fuller, 35, of Hagerstown, and Eric Tyrell Johnson, 38, of Owings Mills were both convicted by a federal jury on charges related to a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, specifically fentanyl and heroin in Washington County. Prosecutors say that beginning in April 2019 through November 2019, both men and other co-conspirators conspired to distribute heroin and fentanyl in th…

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Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland
Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Maryland Two Maryland men are facing drug and weapon charges following a bust by sheriff’s deputies in St. Mary’s County, officials announced. Juwan Deontre Ford, 19, and James Sylvester Ford, Jr., 21, both of Lexington Park have been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into alleged drug deals throughout the region, according to a spokesperson with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. In October, detectives began an investigation into the distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) at the 21200 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park. According to the spokesperson, during the …

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Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds
Maryland Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Possession, Having Weapons In A School Zone: Feds A Baltimore drug trafficker who admitted to dealing and possessing a weapon in a school zone will spend nearly a decade behind bars after being sentenced, federal officials announced. Vashawn Watson, 22, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm in a school zone and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.   As part of his guilty plea, Watkins admitted that between October 2020 and March 1, 2021, he was engaged in drug trafficking involving large amounts…

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Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland
Armed Convenience Store Robber Gets Prison Time For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy In Maryland Federal officials say that a serial convenience store robber in Maryland will spend more than a decade in prison for illegally possessing a firearm to further his drug trade. Baltimore resident Billy Wesson, 20, has been sentenced to 125 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, the Department of Justice announced.. According to his guilty plea, between Aug. 4, and Aug. 7, 2020, Wesson and a co-conspirator committed three armed robberies of c…

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Maryland State Police Make Massive Drug Bust 'Dismantling Eastern Shore Trafficking Operation' Maryland State Police Make Massive Drug Bust 'Dismantling Eastern Shore Trafficking Operation'
Maryland State Police Make Massive Drug Bust 'Dismantling Eastern Shore Trafficking Operation' A multi-agency law enforcement investigation has led to the arrest of a Maryland man who is allegedly part of a "significant drug trafficking organization on the Eastern Shore,” state police announced. Caroline County resident Cory James Aviles, 36, of Federalsburg, was arrested and is being held without bond following his arrest on Friday, Nov. 4, according to police. Specifically, Aviles was charged with: Seven counts of CDS: Possession with the intent to distribute narcotics; Four counts of CDS: Possession of a large amount; Eight counts of CDS: Possession of not cannabis; Two counts …

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Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Maryland Man Convicted On Drug, Weapon Charges Days Afer Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty: DOJ Federal authorities announced that a convicted felon from Silver Spring has been convicted for his role in a gun and drug conspiracy days after his co-conspirator pleaded guilty to similar charges. Montgomery County resident Darryl Colton Frazer, 34, was convicted following a three-day trial on charges that include participating in a drug conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Department of Justice. In July 2019, prosecutors say that Montgomery County Police Department officers investigating a shooting appr…

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Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team
Two Arrested After Massive Drug, Gun Bust By Maryland SWAT Team Two individuals were arrested after being investigated as suspected narcotics dealers and distributers in Baltimore, authorities say. Dorian Mallory, 33, and Brian Mallory, 35, were charged with Firearm and Drug Trafficking offenses as well as CDS possession after a SWAT team executed a search warrant in the 900 block of Rosedale Street on Friday, Oct. 28, according to Baltimore police. The two individuals were investigated following a recent string of violence in the Southwest and Western District. During the search and seizure, several firearms, ammunition, and drugs were recovered from …

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Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says
Felon Busted Distributing Weed, Narcotics Near Maryland School, Church, Sheriff Says A convicted felon in Maryland was busted by police in St. Mary's County on Wednesday morning following the investigation into the sale of drugs and marijuana near a Lexington Park school and church, according to the sheriff’s office. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Dominick NMN Mackall, 34, of Lexington Park was taken into custody by detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division, along with members of the Emergency Services Team (EST) and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. A search and seizure warrant was executed in the 45800 block of Jay Dee Court in Lexington Park, wh…

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Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ
Laurel Man Sentenced For Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana Through US Mail: DOJ Federal officials have sentenced a Maryland man to nearly two decades in prison for distributing kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana through the US mail. Laurel resident Michael Fisher, 47, also known as Mark Wilson, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that spanned from California to Maryland. In total, prosecutors said that Fisher was responsible for the shipment of approximately 120 kilograms of cocaine, 6.5 kilograms of fentanyl, and 50 kilograms of marijuana as part of…

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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…

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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…

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