WICOMICO CO., MD - The Maryland State Police have announced the indictment of 39 people in connection to an investigation into a large-scale drug-trafficking operation on the Eastern Shore.
Maryland State Police say they launched a collective investigation with numerous other law enforcement agencies, called Wicomico Narcotics, that began in the spring of 2024. The combined effort has led to nearly 40 suspects indicted for their alleged involvement in a sprawling drug operation in Wicomico County.
According to police, the drug operation involved the sale of illegal drugs including cocaine and fentanyl throughout Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties. In August, authorities say they served numerous warrants in the three counties which saw the seizure of more than 2,500 grams of cocaine, about 30 grams of fentanyl, 14 guns, and 4 vehicles used to transport drugs.
Police say the operation was supported by the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network with funding from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. That funding allows for the identification and dismantling of criminal organizations through collaboration between various law enforcement agencies.
WBOC has obtained the names and ages of 36 of the 39 suspects. Their names and the number of charges they face are as follows:
Anthony Frederick Conway Jr., 37 - 33 charges
Bobby Frank Smith Jr., 39 - 19 charges
Both Conway and Smith face felony charges of "drug kingpin," alleging they acted as an organizer, supervisor, financier, or manager in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute drugs.
Kevin Duffy, 42 - 95 charges
Kevin Duffy
Rochel Robinson, 33 - 31 charges
Deonte Terreyle Spratling, 41 - 23 charges
Kyahn Jabrill Trader, 23 - 23 charges
Tishay Nicole Thompson, 28 - 21 charges
Maron Lee Brown, 39 - 20 charges
Kevin Gerrod Trader Sr., 49 - 15 charges
Kenuway Yamesha Jones, 42 - 11 charges
Ashlynn Bronte Farrare, 37 - 10 charges
Chrishon Bennett White, 37 - 10 charges
Donta Eugene Hayward, 43 - 9 charges
Tyrone Darnell Lawson, 51 - 8 charges
Amanda Colleen Bem, 38 -6 charges
Jerry Lewis Wilson, 65 - 6 charges
William Travis Smith, 42 - 4 charges
Clayton Adam Hankerson, 44 - 3 charges
Dawn Andrews, 54 - 3 charges
Brandon Lemont Goslee Sr., 42 - 1 charge
Jordden William Syncla Barkley Sr., 40 - 1 charge
Grant Salter 3rd., 60- 1 charge
Ronald Wilson Hull Jr., 58 - 1 charge
Arnold Cornelious Williams, 46 - 1 charge
Khantrice Shanell Bolden, 48 - 1 charge
Alicia Monique Hitch, 48 - 1 charge
Valerie Jean Jackson, 63 - 1 charge
Carolyn Denise Waller, 54 - 1 charge
Maxine Vernita Belote, 47 - 1 charge
Terri Lee Morris, 70 - 1 charge
Raymond Paul Parsons Jr., 55 1 charge
Samuel Bethel, 62 - 1 charge
Patricia Ann Parsons, 58 - 1 charge
Regina Patrice Townsend, 62 1 charge
Michelle Sherice Conway, 59 - 1 charge
Shawnda Tiara Crosell, 38