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Sunday, October 18, 2015

WICOMICO CO. DRUG TASK FORCE ARRESTS TWO AND RECOVERS HEROIN AND GUNS

(SALISBURY, MD) – A combined law enforcement effort led to the recovery of heroin and guns and the arrest of two Wicomico County residents, one of whom is believed to have been heavily involved in the distribution of heroin in the region.

Those arrested and charged are identified as Jermaine A. Peters, 33, and Priscilla D. Hammond, 33, both of the 1400-block of Chateau Drive, Salisbury, Md. After consultation with the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, Peters was charged with possession of a large amount of heroin, possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession of heroin, three counts of possession of a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking, three counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. Peters was incarcerated in the Wicomico County Detention Center without bond.

Hammond was charged with possession of heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a large amount of heroin, possession of a stolen handgun, three counts of possession of a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking. She was released from custody after posting a $25,000 bond.

The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force, designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Unit, began this investigation in January 2015, when investigators developed information indicating Peters was involved in the distribution of heroin. Through the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers determined Peters was a large scale distributor of heroin in Wicomico County and the surrounding region.

Investigators from the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force applied for and were granted search warrants for two residences Peters was known to frequent, including the 1400-block of Chateau Drive, and the 1200-block of Jersey Road, both in Salisbury. The search warrants were served late yesterday morning.

Police found both Peters and Hammond at the Chateau Road address. A search of the home led to the recovery of almost 2.5 pounds of raw heroin, with an estimated street sale value of $500,000. Police also found two stolen handguns and a long rifle with the serial number obliterated, as well as numerous rounds of ammunition. One handgun was a .357 caliber revolver that had been reported stolen from Somerset County. The other was a .40 caliber with a 30-round extended magazine, reported stolen from Worcester County. The long gun was a .22 caliber. Investigators recovered more than $118,600 in cash, believed to be money associated with the drug trade.

A search of the Jersey Road address resulted in the recovery of plastic baggies, scales and drug paraphernalia. Those materials are indicative of the processing and packaging of drugs for street sales. The person staying at that home was not believed to be involved in the criminal activity.

When police were serving the search warrant at the Chateau Road address, a member of the Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit was assigned to a perimeter post at the rear of the home. As the trooper approached the residence, Peters was seen in the back yard of the home, with an adult pit bull.
The pit bull aggressively charged at the trooper as he came around a fence. Unable to get out of the way and in fear for his safety, the trooper fired one round from his issued duty pistol and struck the dog, killing him. No police or civilians were struck by the gunfire.

The Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Unit was notified of the trooper’s use of a firearm, as was the Criminal Enforcement Division command staff. An administrative investigation is underway, as per procedure. The trooper who discharged his firearm works undercover and, out of concern for his safety, is not being identified.

The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force is comprised of the Maryland State Police, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department, the Salisbury City Police Department, the Fruitland Police Department, and the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office. During this investigation and search warrant service, the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force was assisted by the Salisbury City Police Department Tactical Team, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office SERT Team/K-9 Unit/Road Patrol, the Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit/Firearms Unit/Apprehension Team/Road Patrol/the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation, the Maryland State Police Major Trafficking Unit, the Eastern Shore Information Center, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Salisbury Post of Duty

26 comments:

  1. Obama will release them. What is the point

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  2. ...and why did she get 25k bond?

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  3. ....and why was she released? Wasn't she as guilty as the guy??? So at least one of them isn't off the streets.

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  4. I can remember just a few years ago sheriff Lewis saying drug dealers won't come to this county because he was the sheriff. Looks to me they are coming to the county because he is sheriff Lewis.

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    1. If they were not coming because he was here, they are now because most of the time Lewis is not here!

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    2. 8:47..... Bingo bango! And nobody is running against him. Guaranteed job as long as this happens. That is until he quits because he finally got his political career up and running.

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    3. 8:47 exactly! Mike Lewis is too busy setting up interviews on Fox News and such

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  5. In case no one has clued you in yet, this is how it works.

    Homey and his crew get busted for dealing smack in Baltimore.

    They all get sent to ESCI in Princess Anne to serve his time.

    While in jail, their peeps move down here so they can be close to Homey.

    Homey gets let out of jail and since his peeps are already living here with nice new Section 8 housing, he sets up shop here.

    Might as well, there's plenty of Section 8 housing for the peeps and more being built.

    If you doubt this, Ask Barbara Duncan if it's true. See what she says.

    Or Matt or Mike. They all know this is what is going on. It's a battle they fight, every day. You guys get on their cases like they weren't even trying to do their jobs. This is not true. They are all working very hard to protect and serve. But, they are losing the war. Combine that with a city administration and council now owned and operated by SAPOA and it's all over but the crying, folks.

    Which is why I left last year. Because Salisbury has crossed the rubicon. It is not and never will be again, the nice little town, it once was.

    Good luck to those of you good folks still trying to make a life there.

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    1. He is from Salisbury dork Parkside grad

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  6. We lost the 'war on drugs' a long, long time ago. You ever notice they only 'catch' low-level dealers and users, even tho they try to make some sound like 'kingpins'? Drugs are illegal so the price can be artificially inflated and people IN government can make even more money off of them.

    Have you forgotten the freighter in Mitch McConnell’s family that had 40kg of coke on board? Over 6 million dollars worth. And poppy production has gone UP since 'murica has been in Afghanistan.

    Good job koppers. We see which side your bread is buttered on.

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    1. A kilogram worth of heroin is a good amount of dope in salisbury. I don't know what dope dealers you know, but apparently your a professional and should show the cops how to do there job.

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  7. This guy was just arrested and on WBOC in 2008 for loaded handgun and herion and crack. What are his chances at early parole Obama

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  8. This guy was just arrested and on WBOC in 2008 for loaded handgun and herion and crack. What are his chances at early parole Obama

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  9. 6:26

    You're absolutely right. But it's even bigger, because the gang buds of the perp in ECI move down here, too, and set up shop. The State tries to say it isn't a problem, but we know better.

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  10. Where were all the attaboys? I went to school with and know both guys and they are good people!?

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  11. Anonymous Anonymous said...
    A kilogram worth of heroin is a good amount of dope in salisbury. I don't know what dope dealers you know, but apparently your a professional and should show the cops how to do there job.

    There are a thousand grams in a kilo. How many addicts are in Smallsbury and the surrounding areas? When I finish teaching kops maybe I can tutor you on spelling and grammar?

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    1. Well since you dont know the difference between there and their and your and you're maybe you should hold off on those spelling and grammar classes.

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    2. Haha good one but go easy on him he was common core taught

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  12. Anonymous Anonymous said...
    Well since you dont know the difference between there and their and your and you're maybe you should hold off on those spelling and grammar classes.

    October 15, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Yes, you need to sigh up right away.

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  13. Beware to whoever this guy was dealing with, he is cutting a deal as we speak. Dumb drug dealers won't know what hit them, so stop dealing drugs and get a job because they always tell. Wish I could release the tapes!

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  14. That is a nice revolver! Who's safe do you think that will end up in?

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  15. Look at how well Owe' Malley's gun laws are working. I am sure they filled out the paperwork and purchased them legally.

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  16. I'd like to make an offer on the AR and the revolver. Who do I contact?

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  17. I saw the revolver first! You can have the AR. Deal?

    And what is that other cheesy thing? Bang-Jam Special.

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