DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS:
Detectives identified Joshua Alan Moore, 25, of Mechanicsville, as a distributor of various prescription medications. An investigation was initiated and as a result a search and seizure warrant was obtained. Detectives observed Suspect Moore during a drug transaction in the Bushwood area and executed the search warrant. A prescription for Xanax was recovered from the suspect. It had been filled the previous day for 120 pills, but had only 5 pills remaining. In addition to those pills, multiple Hydromorphone pills were seized along with cash and two cellular phones. Additional charges are pending a review with the state's attorney against suspect Moore and others.
COCAINE, MARIJUANA:
James Richard Nelson, 32, of Upper Marlboro, was indicted and charged with Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of Marijuana.
OXYCODONE:
Mark Anthony Buckler, 32, of Leonardtown, was identified by detectives as a distributor of Oxycodone and as a result of an investigation into his criminal activity, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed on his Leonardtown home. Suboxone, marijuana, numerous handguns and a cell phone were recovered. Suspect Buckler was arrested and additional charges are pending a review by the state's attorney.
LIQUID MORPHINE:
Brain Patrick Sweeney, 22, of Hollywood, was indicted and arrested after detectives made several undercover purchases of "liquid morphine" from him. Suspect Sweeney was originally held without bail.
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