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Three Arrested After Narcotics Search in Hagerstown

The Washington County Narcotics Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the 200 block of North Cannon Avenue in Hagerstown as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Assisting agencies included the Washington County Special Response Team, Hagerstown Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and Homeland Security.

During the investigation, authorities said they found 295 gelatin capsules containing suspected fentanyl weighing 157.7 grams, 41.2 grams of suspected cocaine, 113 grams of marijuana, 9.3 grams of mushrooms, and $1,477 in cash.

Kevin Harris, 38, of Hagerstown, was arrested and taken to the Washington County Detention Center. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute a narcotic, two counts of possession not cannabis, and possession with intent to distribute cannabis.

Chatia Harrison, 40, of Hagerstown, was also arrested and taken to the Washington County Detention Center. She was charged with possession with intent to distribute a narcotic, two counts of possession not cannabis, possession with intent to distribute cannabis, and common nuisance/distribute CDS.

Tayvon Dotson, 19, of Hagerstown, was arrested and taken to the Washington County Detention Center. He was charged with CDS possession of a large amount not cannabis, possession with intent CDS fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute a narcotic, and two counts of possession not cannabis.

All parties are presumed innocent pending adjudication of their criminal cases.

Photo credits to Washington County Narcotics Task Force

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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