Cops bust alleged drug dealer in Lexington Park

Rashaud Martese Nelson

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Rashaud Martese Nelson age 28 of Lexington Park, was identified as a distributor of controlled dangerous substances. Several undercover purchases were made from Nelson, which included Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl and a mixture containing Heroin and Fentanyl.

Nelson’s case was presented to the Grand Jury of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court for indictment by State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz and an arrest warrant was issued. Charges included Possession of Heroin, Distribution of Heroin, Possession of Fentanyl, Distribution of Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine, Distribution of Cocaine, and Distribution of Mixture Containing Heroin and Fentanyl.

Nelson was located in Lexington Park on August 24, 2018 and taken into custody without incident. Nelson was incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center with no bond.