Two Cocaine Drug Arrests in St. Mary's

LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Jan. 29, 2016)—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.

COCAINE: Detectives, working with the Leonardtown Community Police Deputy, identified Michael Anthony Aikens, age 24, of Leonardtown, as a distributor of cocaine. Search and seizure warrants were obtained for Suspect Aikens and his vehicle, both of which were located in the Leonardtown area. A search of his body revealed nearly $1,000 worth of cocaine secreted upon his person as well as more than $375.00 in cash. A search of his vehicle uncovered a digital scale with cocaine residue and two cell phones. Suspect Aikens was arrested and additional charges are pending a review with the State's Attorney.

COCAINE: Skylar Anthony Sanders, age 33, of Lexington Park, was indicted by detectives and charged with Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute.

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