Drug trafficking organization dismantled in Charles County: joint operation results in multiple arrests and seizures

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Lyray Darnell Simpson, Donovan Franklin Delano Henry, Rashad Isaiah Cobey and William Russell Stewart

CHARLES COUNTY, Maryland. – The Charles County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforcement Section (NES), in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Postal Inspection Service, successfully dismantled a major network drug dealer operating in Charles County. This year-long investigation culminated in a coordinated operation that resulted in several arrests and the recovery of significant quantities of drugs, weapons and other evidence.

On June 7, NES detectives served search warrants at four residences in Charles County.

The search warrant operation was supported by emergency services teams from the Charles County, St. Mary's and Calvert County Sheriff's Offices, as well as additional elements from CCSO and Charles County Animal Control . As a result of the searches, detectives recovered:

Approximately $18,000 worth of HCL and crack cocaine
Multiple counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl
Tramadol pills
Five handguns
Four shotguns
Various ammunition and firearm accessories
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)Drug manufacturing, production and packaging materials
A stolen dirt bike

The coordinated effort of all resources led to the arrest of the four suspects:

William Russell Stewart, 27, of Nanjemoy, was charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs and unlawful possession of ammunition (prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior conviction). Stewart was released by a judge on electronic monitoring.
Donovan Franklin Delano Henry, 29, of Waldorf, was charged with firearms violations. Henry was released by a District Court commissioner June 7 on personal recognizance.
Rashad Isaiah Cobey, 23, of Indian Head, was charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition (prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior 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 $10,000 unsecured bond.

CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since achieved the highest rating of excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

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