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Three Arrested Following Hagerstown Narcotics Investigation

Three people were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 16, after authorities executed a search and seizure warrant in the 800 block of Main Avenue in Hagerstown.

The Washington County Narcotics Task Force said the warrant was connected to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Investigators reported finding approximately 1,200 gelatin capsules containing suspected fentanyl weighing 568 grams, approximately 395 grams of cocaine and about $1,800 in cash.

Saivyon Mobley, 21, of Hagerstown, and Rhashunda Boyd, 50, of Hagerstown, were charged with possession of a large amount of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl or heroin, possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, maintaining a common nuisance for narcotics distribution and conspiracy.

Brandon Chester, 35, of Cambridge, was charged with conspiracy to maintain a common nuisance for narcotics distribution.

All three were transported to the Washington County Detention Center.

The operation included assistance from the Washington County Special Response Team, Hagerstown Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Homeland Security and the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area region.

Anonymous information can be submitted to the Washington County Narcotics Task Force at hhart@washco-md.net or through the tip submission links provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Hagerstown Police Department.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Photo credits to Washington County Narcotics Task Force

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