Lexington Park drug investigation leads to fentanyl and firearm seizure

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division seized fentanyl, cocaine, and an unserialized .40-caliber handgun during a search of a home in Lexington Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The search, conducted as part of an ongoing drug investigation, yielded 24.2 grams of fentanyl, 43 capsules of a fentanyl mixture, 3 grams of suspected cocaine, 21.3 grams of crack cocaine, and six packages of suspected K-2 synthetic cannabinoid. Authorities also recovered $3,335 in cash and Suboxone film.

Four individuals were arrested at the scene. Elvis Ray Brien and Turez Lydell Creek were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia. Justin David Raley faced two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance and one count of drug paraphernalia. Shameka Levae Harrod was arrested on an open warrant for theft. The sheriff’s office has not confirmed if the arrested individuals are connected to the items found inside the residence.