PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On February 6, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy H. Anderson was granted a vehicle, body, and residential search warrant from the Honorable Judge Carmen. The warrants were for Andre Taijon Grice, 27 of Prince Frederick.
In January 2024, detectives began an investigation involving the distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances in the 100 block of Alton Court in Prince Frederick. Throughout the course of the investigation, Grice was observed conducting multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions.
Grice was then reportedly observed operating his gray Kia Optima in the intersection of Fairground Road and Armory Road. Deputies then conducted a felony stop. Grice was placed into custody without incident.
During the traffic stop, a small pitbull-style dog jumped out of the vehicle and was captured by members of the CCSO. The Calvert County Animal Control responded to the scene and took custody of the dog.
Members of the CCSO DEU and CCSO SOT then moved to execute the search and seizure warrant at Grice’s residence located at 130 Alton Court, Apartment 331, Prince Frederick MD.
Once members of the CCSO SOT arrived at the residence, there was no answer at the door. Entry into the residence was made and inside the residence was Grice’s four-year-old child. According to the court docs, the child was in the residence all by themself without any type of adult supervision. Prior to the execution of the residential search warrant, Grice had reportedly stated to Cpl. Norton that his child was at the residence alone. Grice advised he left the child at the residence while he left to pick up his girlfriend from Panera Bread. Child Protective Service were then called to the scene.
The following items of evidentiary value were located during the execution of the residential search warrant:
· Approximately 14.7 grams of suspected cocaine
· 6 suspected fentanyl pills
· Approximately 50.3 grams of suspected cannabis
· Approximately 51 grams of suspected promethazine
· Approximately 673.9 grams of suspected psilocybin
· $4,332.00 in U.S. currency
· A Trailsman 68 .22caliber revolver
· A Glock 43 9mm handgun
· A Taurus 9mm handgun
· An AMI Jager AR-15 .22 caliber rifle
· Numerous 9mm magazines
· Numerous rounds of .22 caliber and 9mm ammunition
· One Apple iPhone
Grice was then transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office where he was read his Miranda Rights by a member of the CCSO DEU. Grice waived his rights and agreed to speak with deputies. During the interview, Grice allegedly stated that he last sold cannabis about a week prior. Grice also stated that the mushrooms (Psilocybin) and suspected cocaine were for personal use.
According to the docs, Grice stated he obtained his mushrooms and cannabis in bulk because they are expensive. Grice also stated he received his mushrooms, cocaine, and the six suspected fentanyl pills from the “Dark Web.”
When asked about the suspected fentanyl pills, Grice stated they were “the bad kind.” Grice stated the pills were in fact fentanyl and they came in a combination pack from the Dark Web.
During the interview, Grice was asked if he sells narcotics and he stated, “If a friend wants something and I have it.” When asked about the guns located in the residence, Grice stated they were his and he obtained the Glock 43 and the Taurus 9mm for $450 each. Grice stated he has had the revolver since approximately 2016. Grice also stated he had found the .22cal rifle in the woods next to Subway in Prince Frederick. Grice also stated that he had fired some of the guns.
Grice was then asked about where he obtained his promethazine from and he allegedly stated he had gotten it from CVS in Prince Frederick. Grice advised he would walk to the pharmacy and ask for multiple bottles and an employee would give him the bottles although he did not have a prescription.
Grice was then transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing. Grice is facing multiple CDS and firearms charges in addition to child neglect.
Grice’s preliminary hearing will take place on March 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Calvert County District Court.
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All those charges, the child left alone, and weapons involved! I hope the court sees fit to keep him in DOC. Prosecutors need to stop plea bargaining. Judges need to ensure a fair trial. When/if the accused is found. the Judge’s sentence should reflect their commitment to protect the law-abiding citizens.