Cops
Charge
Two
With
Dealing
Drugs
LEONARDTOWN (July 10, 2008) Vice-Narcotics
Detectives began an investigation into Charles Ray
Reid (Age 20 of Mechanicsville) and his distribution
of marijuana. A controlled purchase of marijuana was
made and Search and Seizure warrants were executed.
Marijuana, packaging materials and ledgers were
discovered. Suspect Reid was charged with
Distribution of Marijuana and Possession with the
Intent to Distribute Marijuana. He was being held on
$45,000.00 cash bond pending a hearing before the
District Court Commissioner. An Indictment is
pending a State’s Attorney’s Office and Grand Jury
review.
In an unrelated investigation, over a several month
period Vice Narcotics Detectives made purchases in
various amount of crack cocaine from Suspect Devone
Artice Hall (Age 20 of Chaptico, Md.). His operation
was located in the northern end of St. Mary’s
County. Search Warrants led to the recovery of
cocaine, money, handguns and a vehicle was seized as
well. He was arrested on three (3) open Grand Jury
Indictments for Distribution of Cocaine and
additional charges are pending.
Heathens Stole Federal Lawman’s Stuff in Auto
Break-in
WALDORF --- On June 27 at 7
a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to
the 2700 block of Hale Court for the report of a
theft from auto. Investigation revealed that the
suspect(s) broke into a federal law enforcement
officer’s car between June 25 and June 27 and stole
a backpack containing police equipment (police
radio, identification card and handcuffs) and
personal items. Officer C. Barrows is investigating.
Grocery
Shopping Easier While Blitzed
LA PLATA --- On June 28 at
1:15 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers
responded to the parking lot of a grocery store on
Heritage Green Parkway in La Plata for the report of
an impaired driver. Officers located the driver,
Christy Lynn Spellacy, 25, of La Plata, and charged
her with driving under the influence and driving
while intoxicated after she failed several field
sobriety tests. Officer M. VanHorn investigated.
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