WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE 4-14-14

On April 4, 2014, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team concluded a two month marijuana distribution investigation. As a result of this investigation, a search and seizure warrant was authored and executed for a residence in the Newark, Maryland. During the execution of this search and seizure warrant members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team were assisted by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit. Investigators recovered 7.5 lbs of marijuana. An individual identified as Jerome McKay, Age 26, of Newark, Maryland was located at the residence. McKay was the focus of this investigation and was subsequently charged with possession of marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. McKay was subsequently committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $7,000.00 bond.