Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney
An extensive investigation into drug dealing in Carroll County led to the apprehension of four wanted suspects who have been indicted by a grand jury, the state's attorney's office announced.
Last week, the county's Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force (DTF) and local police agencies executed three search warrants at local residences in Carroll and Baltimore counties, leading to the arrest of four suspects.
Those charged:
Christine Katheryn Harris, 49, of Taneytown;
William Randy Tew, 42, of Taneytown;
Melissa Dawn Smith, 41, of Reisterstown;
Randolph Eric Vassar, 55, of Owings …
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…
Gunpoint Robbery At 7-Eleven Leads To Two Arrests: Bensalem Police
A man and a woman robbed a Trevose gas station at gunpoint on Saturday, July 20, according to authorities.
Christopher Yelverton, 42, and Amanda Petherbridge, 34, are each charged with robbery, conspiracy, and related counts, Bensalem police said in a release on Monday, July 22.
The robbery happened at the 2511 Lincoln Highway 7-Eleven in Trevose just before 3 a.m., investigators said. Yelverton walked into the gas station and asked for a carton of Newport cigarettes, then pointed a handgun through his sweatshirt at the cashier and demanded money, according to au…
Couple Busted Selling Fentanyl, Cocaine Out Of Capital Region Home, Police Say
A couple is facing charges after investigators found hard drugs and trafficking materials inside their home in the region, police said.
Rensselaer County residents Jacen Blair, age 46, and Rebecca Gorman, age 33, were arrested at their Hoosick Falls residence Friday, July 12, following a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation.
Sheriff’s officials said a search warrant executed at the couple’s Scott Street home uncovered approximately 71 grams of cocaine and fentanyl, along with a 22-caliber rifle.
They also found drug packaging materials, scales, and an undisclosed amount of cash, acc…
Suspected Dealer Caught With Coke, Weed During Seizures In Spotsy, Fredericksburg: Police
Busts at three locations in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania counties led to the recovery of drugs, weapons, and landed a suspected dealer behind bars, police say.
Tai'eric Lewis, 28, of Fredericksburg, was arrested following a joint investigation by local, state, and federal police into reported drug distribution throughout the region.
Last week, police concluded a long-term investigation that led to search and seizure warrants at three properties in the area that led to the discovery of:
Approximately half a kilo of cocaine;
$17,000 in cash;
Three pounds of marijuana;
Stolen gun ou…
Drug, Weapon Charges For Suspect Who Dragged Officer During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Police
A wanted suspect who attempted to flee from police in Baltimore County before crashing in an alleyway is behind bars after being busted with drugs, cash, and illegal weapons.
Xzavier J. Logan, Jr., 25, is facing attempted murder and other charges after being caught with a weapon during a traffic stop and then dragging an officer attempting to detain him, according to police on Tuesday afternoon.
Just before midnight on Sunday, an officer stopped Logan in the 3300 block of McShane Way in Dundalk, and while speaking with him, a weapon was found sitting between his legs.
Logan was order…
