LEONARDTOWN, Md. (April 21, 2014)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics Division released the following incident and arrest reports. The Division is an investigative team comprised of detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Drug Agents (HIDTA Group 34). The Division was established on September 1st, 2007.
Ryan Patrick Sullivan, 29, on left, and Dana Aaron Hewson, 39, both of Lexington Park. (Arrest photos)
HEROIN, SUBOXONE, MARIJUANA: Detectives began an investigation into drug distribution by suspect Ryan Patrick Sullivan, 29, of Lexington Park. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed with the assistance of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Team, Vice/Narcotics Support Team, and K-9 deputies. Ryan Patrick Sullivan was charged with possession of heroin and suboxone, while Dana Aaron Hewson, 39, of Lexington Park, was charged with possession of heroin and marijuana. Additional charges are pending a review with the State's Attorney and felony charges are expected.
DISTRIBUTOR OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: Detectives identified Joseph Claude Birch Jr., 37, of Lexington Park, pictured above, as a distributor of prescription medication. Detectives made undercover purchases of pills that included oxycodone and morphine from Suspect Birch Jr. He was subsequently indicted and arrested.
DISTRIBUTOR OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: Suspect Lawrence Edward Keister, 45, of Lexington Park, pictured above, was identified as a distributor of pills and detectives were able to purchase oxycodone from him. He was charged accordingly.
PRESCRIPTION FRAUD: Brendan Douglas Carr, 31, of Chaptico, pictured above, was arrested on charges that included prescription fraud and altering a prescription. An additional unrelated warrant for theft was served as well. In that case Suspect Carr was using another person's Maryland Independence Card.
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