Mocobizscene-The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia, announced on Wednesday that eight men from the D.C.-area are facing a 19-count indictment for their alleged involvement in an interstate drug conspiracy.
The authorities believe that the men actively took part in a cross-state conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine. This conspiracy was responsible for distributing large quantities of drugs across the region. The individuals who have been charged in connection with this case include:
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- Samuel Braxton, 55, formerly of Washington, D.C.
- Ronnie Rogers, 68, of Washington, D.C.
- Wayne Glymph, 57, of Port Tobacco, Md.
- Ricky Jackson, 65, of Washington, D.C.
- Kevin Quattlebaum, 57, of Upper Marlboro, Md.
- Michael Owens, 36, of St. Charles, Md.
- Michael Stewart, 59, of Washington, D.C.
As of November 29th, seven men mentioned in the list were under custody.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has stated in a press release that the indictment accuses multiple conspiracies involving the possession and distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the fentanyl powder seized during the investigation was found to contain carfentanil, an animal tranquillizer that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.
U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves stated that individuals involved in the sale and distribution of harmful drugs will face legal consequences. He emphasized the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigate and apprehend these individuals, regardless of their location within the United States or abroad.
The distribution conspiracies involving fentanyl and cocaine were active between July 2021 and August 2022 and continued until November 2023 when the arrests were made.
During the investigation, law enforcement authorities confiscated over eight kilograms of potent fentanyl, along with a stash of more than 6,000 counterfeit pills resembling OxyContin, which were found to contain fentanyl. The officers also uncovered a substantial amount of cocaine, weighing over six kilograms. In addition to the drugs, they seized eight firearms, one of which was equipped with armour-piercing capabilities, earning it the nickname “the cop killer.” The search also yielded over $70,000 in cash and money orders, a portion of which was intended for the purchase of fentanyl.
According to DEA Special Agent in Charge, Jarod Forget, fatal drug poisonings caused by dangerous substances like fentanyl pose a significant threat across the United States, including our area. These poisonings are driven by drug traffickers and local gangs engaged in violent crimes. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the DEA, along with local, state, and federal partners, the recent indictments have resulted in the dismantling of a multi-state drug trafficking organization. This organization was responsible for distributing alarming quantities of fentanyl within and beyond the Nation’s Capital.
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