[New post] State Police make arrests in massive Eastern Shore drug ring, ties to St. Mary’s
David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor posted: " (EASTON, MD) – A combined law enforcement multi-month investigation has led to the indictment of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug trafficking organization in two Eastern Shore counties. The investigation, initiated by the Caroline "
(EASTON, MD) – A combined law enforcement multi-month investigation has led to the indictment of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug trafficking organization in two Eastern Shore counties.
The investigation, initiated by the Caroline County Drug Task Force, looked into information concerning the operation of a drug trafficking organization believed to be distributing a large amount of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamines in Caroline and Dorchester counties and parts of Delaware. Multiple law enforcement agencies ultimately provided assistance with the investigation.
Evidence was developed that enabled investigators to obtain 11 search warrants. The homes searched were located in Preston, Hurlock, Federalsburg, Lanham, and Crofton.
As a result of those search warrants, police recovered over 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana, and approximately 34 firearms along with money believed to be connected to the drug operation.
The following people were indicted during the investigation:
Justin Aaron Spain, 41, of Lanham, Maryland Michael Anthony Holland, 36, of Hurlock, Maryland Gregory Lovern Williams Jr., 39, of Federalsburg, Maryland Margerette Derosiers, 28, of Federalsburg, Maryland Andre Luther Woolford, 33, of Hurlock, Maryland Joseph Archie Spain III, 44, of Preston, Maryland Michelle Lynn Spain, 48, of Preston, Maryland George Alfred Butler, 56, of Federalsburg, Maryland James Eugene Simms, 36, of Great Mills, Maryland
Justin Spain
Justin Aaron Spain, 41, of Lanham, Maryland
Charged with:
2 counts of being a drug kingpin
Possession of large amount of controlled dangerous substance
Distribution of large amount of controlled dangerous substance
Distribution of narcotics
2 counts of conspiracy to distribute narcotic
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
2 counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Conspiracy with intent to distribute narcotics
Status: Being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bond
Michael Anthony Holland
Michael Anthony Holland, 36, of Hurlock, Maryland
Charged with:
3 counts of being a drug kingpin
3 counts conspiracy to distribute large amounts of narcotics
3 counts conspiracy to distribute narcotics
Felon in possession of firearm
Rifle/shotgun possession by disqualified person
Illegal possession ammunition
Status: Being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center without bond
Gregory Lovern Williams, Jr.
Gregory Lovern Williams Jr., 39, of Federalsburg, Maryland
Charged with:
2 counts of being a drug kingpin
2 counts of conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances
4 counts conspiracy to distribute narcotics
Firearm possession with a felony conviction
Illegal possession of ammunition
Possession of controlled dangerous substance not-marijuana
Status: Being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center held without bond
Margerette Derosiers
Margerette Derosiers, 28, of Federalsburg, Maryland
Charged with:
Conspiracy to distribute large amounts of controlled dangerous substances
Conspiracy to distribute narcotics
2 counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics
2 counts possession of controlled dangerous substances not-marijuana
Status: Being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center held without bond
Andre Luther Woolford
Andre Luther Woolford, 33, of Hurlock, Maryland
Charged with:
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
2 counts of conspiracy to possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Possession of controlled dangerous substance not-marijuana
Status: Being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center held without bond
Joseph Archie Spain III
Joseph Archie Spain III, 44, of Preston, Maryland
Charged with:
2 counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics
2 counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances
3 counts of conspiracy with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances
3 counts of use of a firearm in drug trafficking
Controlled dangerous substance nuisance
2 counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance – not marijuana
Possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana
Status: Being held without bond at the Caroline County Detention Center
Michelle Lynn Spain
Michelle Lynn Spain, 48, of Preston, Maryland
Charged with:
Conspiracy to commit possession with intent to distribute narcotics.
2 counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances
2 counts of conspiracy to commit possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances
3 counts of using a firearm in drug trafficking
Controlled dangerous substance nuisance
2 counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance – not marijuana
Possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana
Status: Being held without bond at the Caroline County Detention Center
James Eugene Simms
James Eugene Simms, 36, of Great Mills, Maryland
Charged with:
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Conspiracy to distribute narcotics
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance – not marijuana
Status: Being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bond
George Alfred Butler
George Alfred Butler, 56, of Federalsburg, Maryland
Charged with:
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Conspiracy to distribute narcotics
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance – not marijuana
Status: Being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bond
As a result of those search warrants, police recovered over 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana and approximately 34 firearms along with money believed to be connected to the drug operation.
The Caroline County Drug Task Force is a multi-agency drug task force, based in Ridgely, Maryland; which functions under the direction and control of the drug task force advisory board. The drug task force is comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and contributions from the Caroline County Sheriff's Department, Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Caroline County States Attorney's Office, and the Denton Police Department.
The Caroline and Dorchester County Task Forces, Homeland Security Investigations, and Drug Enforcement Administration, were further assisted by Dorchester County State's Attorney's Office, Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, MSP Special Operations Group, MSP STATE Team, MSP Homicide, MSP PACE, MSP Gun Unit, MSP Criminal Investigations (Easton, Centreville, Salisbury, Princess Anne, and Worcester), MSP Technical Surveillance Unit, Easton Police Department, Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, Talbot County Narcotics Task Force, Kent County Narcotics Task Force, Queen Anne's County Narcotics Task Force, Somerset County Narcotics Task Force, Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office, Federalsburg Police, and the Hurlock Police Department.
The operation was further supported by the Washington/Baltimore High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative, the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network Initiative.
The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) is a criminal justice strategy, coordinated at the local, state, and federal levels targeting gangs, drugs, firearms, and human trafficking. MCIN is particularly focused on those criminal networks that are impacting multiple jurisdictions and accomplishes this by sharing information across borders. It is a key element of Maryland's public safety strategy and provides the basis for data-driven decision-making both operationally and for policy development.
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