WALDORF, Md. – On August 15, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 4000 block of Night Heron Pl. in Waldorf, MD. The suspect, Melvin Andre Smoot, 37, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the home.
During the search, cocaine, crack cocaine, PCP, psilocybin mushrooms, and cannabis valued at over $80,000 was recovered, along with over $10,000 in cash and other evidence. Smoot was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute drugs and other related offenses.
On August 19, a judge ordered Smoot to be held at the Charles County Detention Center without bond. The investigation is ongoing.
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