Detectives began an investigation into the allegation that suspect Brenda Lee Tippett (Age 40) and Cherrikka Michelle Ford (Age 31) were selling cocaine in the Lexington Park and Great Mills area of St. Maryโ€™s County.

Several undercover purchases of cocaine were made by detectives from the two suspects.

Both suspects were indicted for โ€œDistribution of Cocaineโ€ and โ€œConspiring to Distribute Cocaineโ€ and arrest warrants were issued.

Vice/Narcotics Support Team deputies, along with deputies from the Lexington Park COPS unit arrested both suspects. They were originally held without bond.