Vice/Narcotics detectives conducted a month long investigation into prescription medication being distributed by Suspect c.

Detectives obtained a search and seizure warrant. Suspect Yates was observed by detectives distributing โ€œOxycodoneโ€ to two other individuals in the parking lot of a business in the northern portion of St. Maryโ€™s County.

Suspect Yates attempted to swallow several โ€œOxycodoneโ€ tablets, however detectives were able to prevent that and recover the pills. A second suspect, Diane Rachel Forrest (Age 43 of Lexington Park) was apprehended and found to be in possession of 24 โ€œOxycodoneโ€ pills. Detectives witnessed her purchasing from Suspect Yates.

Two additional arrests are pending.

In total 101 โ€œTramadolโ€, 13 โ€œClonazepamโ€, 15 โ€œMethadoneโ€ and 115 โ€œOxycodoneโ€ tablets were recovered. The street value of the pills seized exceeds $4,000. In addition to multiple cellular phones, nearly $1,000 was recovered as well.

This investigation continues and additional arrests and charges are expected. ย