Frederick Police say the arrests follow a lengthy & exhausting investigation.
Frederick, Md (KM) After a three-month investigation, Frederick Police Drug Enforcement Unit officers arrested six people on narcotics offenses. Authorities say the investigation began in December following numerous complaints about drug activity by Artez Smallwood and his associates .
Authorities say a search and seizure warrant was served on a home on Terry Court on Wednesday, March 28th by DEU and Street Crimes Unit officers following a controlled buy of crack cocaine from Larry Bowens. He was taken into custody. Officers say they found an additional quantity of crack on his person.
In addition to Bowens and Smallwood, police also apprehended Brenda Staub, Mark Boone and Lisa Willhide. Each one of these suspects is charged with a long list of drug offenses. The charges include:
Artez Smallwood;
February 2, 2018 Distribution of Crack Cocaine
February 2, 2018 Possession with intent to distribute Crack cocaine
February 2, 2018 Possession Crack cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession With Intent To Distribute Crack cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession Crack cocaine
February 16, 2018 Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
February 16, 2018 Conspiracy to distribute heroin
March 20, 2018, Conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine
March 24, 2018 Conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine
March 28, 2018 Conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine
He was also arrested on 3/19/2018 by Frederick Police Department’s Patrol Division for Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession crack cocaine.
Brenda Staub;
February 16, 2018 Possession of heroin, large amount
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Heroin
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession Heroin
February 16, 2018 Possession Cocaine
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Heroin within 1000 feet of School
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Cocaine within 1000 feet of School
February 16, 2018 Possession Crack Cocaine
Mark Boone;
February 16, 2018 Possession of heroin, large amount
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Heroin
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession Heroin
February 16, 2018 Possession Cocaine
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Heroin within 1000 feet of School
February 16, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Cocaine within 1000 feet of School
Larry Bowens;
March 24, 2018 Distribution of Crack Cocaine
March 24, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine
March 24, 2018 Possession Crack Cocaine
March 24, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine with 1000 feet of School
March 24, 2018 Distribution of Crack Cocaine in School Zone
March 27, 2018 Distribution of Crack Cocaine
March 27, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine
March 27, 2018 Possession Crack Cocaine
March 27, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine with 1000 feet of School
March 27, 2018 Distribution of Crack Cocaine in School Zone
March 28, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine
March 28, 2018 Possession Crack Cocaine
March 28, 2018 possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
March 28, 2018 Possession Prescription
Lisa Willhide;
February 16, 2018 Possession Cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession Heroin
Souleymane Kamara;
February 16, 2018 Possession Crack Cocaine
February 16, 2018 Possession Drug Paraphernalia
As part their investigation, authorities also confiscated 150 grams of cocaine, seven grams of crack cocaine, 81 grams of heroin, over 100 grams of marijuana, prescription pills and $8500 in cash.
Frederick Police say their detectives put in long hours on this case, and conducted a number of controlled buys.
Authorities say the investigation into this drug operation continues and additional charges could be forthcoming.
By Kevin McManus