CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Several people have been arrested and thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs were seized after a major drug ring operating in Charles County was busted last week.
The bust was the result of years of investigation, and not only resulted in several arrests, but the recovery of illegal drugs, weapons, and other evidence.
On June 7, detectives searched four homes in connection to the ring.
As a result, here's what was 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
The four arrested include;
William Russell Stewart, 27, charged with possession with the intent to distribute drugs, and illegal possession of ammunition (prohibited from possessing a gun due to a previous conviction). Stewart was released by a judge on electronic monitoring.
Donovan Franklin, 29, of Waldorf, charged with weapons violations relating to guns. Henry was released by a district court commissioner on June 7 on personal recognizance.
Rashad Isaiah Cobey, 23, of Indian Head was charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (prohibited from possessing a gun due to a previous conviction). Cobey was released by a judge on electronic monitoring.
Lyray Darnell Simpson, 44, of Nanjemoy, was charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs. Simpson was released by a district court commissioner on a $10,000 unsecured bond.
READ NEXT:
WATCH NEXT:
Do you have a news tip on this story or any other story? We want to hear from you. Tell us about it by emailing newstips@wusa9.com.
MORE WAYS TO GET WUSA9
DOWNLOAD THE WUSA9 APP
Apple App Store: WUSA9 News on Apple
Google Play Store: WUSA9 News on Android
HOW TO ADD THE FREE WUSA9+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for WUSA9.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "WUSA9" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE WUSA9 NEWSLETTER
Subscribe to our daily WUSA9 Newsletter for top stories from WUSA9 curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Commanders content, weather, and more delivered right to your inbox.
