9 Suspects Arrested In Connection With Frederick Heroin Ring
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) -- Police launched a large criminal investigation in Frederick County after an increase in opiate related overdoses.
Using undercover investigations and surveillance, investigators discovered a group of suspects using and distributing large quantities of heroin and fentanyl.
A month long investigation lead to a search of the criminal organization, and resulted in the seizure of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, crack cocaine, various prescription narcotics, about $4,500 in cash, 18 firearms and 4 motor vehicles.
On June 10, a grand jury indicted eight of the suspects for various drug related crimes. 24-year-old Colby Lewis, 56-year-old Ronald Dinges, 27-year-old Alexandra Kastner, 23-year-old Alante Williams, 27-year-old Deandre Coplin, 26-year-old Jocelyn Appleby and 35-year-old Brett Carpenter all face charges that range from distribution to possession. 32-year old Lauren Gardner was charged in May in connection with the investigation.
Alexandrea Kasttner is currently wanted by the police in connection with the investigation.
Police urges anyone with information regarding Kastner's location to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2101.
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