ARREST ON INDICTMENT: Vice narcotics detectives presented the investigation of
Michael Allen Bassford, age 42, pictured at left, to the St. Mary's County Grand Jury. Suspect Bassford has been suspected of dealing prescription medication at various points in St. Mary's County. He was apprehended with cocaine, methadone, morphine and enough alprazolam (Trade name Xanax) to indicate the intent to distribute. He was originally held without bond.
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