John Wendell Young andย Kara Pickeral

Leonardtown, MD— John Wendell Young aka โ€œJohn-Johnโ€ (Age 41 of Chaptico, MD) was indicted as a result of a vehicle pursuit. Suspect Young was charged with โ€œPossession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distributeโ€, โ€œResisting Arrestโ€, โ€œFailure to Remain at the Scene of an Accidentโ€ and other traffic related offenses.

Joel Shawn Mitchell (Age 29 of Mechanicsville, MD) was observed by detectives purchasing โ€œAdderallโ€ in the parking lot of a Mechanicsville business. He was stopped, detained and charged with the drug violation. The distributor was located and identified, charges are pending.

Detectives received information regarding a โ€œFraudulent Prescriptionโ€ being passed at a local pharmacy. The prescription was placed in the name of โ€œNicole Lewisโ€. The suspect who actually created the false prescription is Kara Pickeral (Age 32 of Hughesville, MD) aka โ€œKara Walkerโ€ and โ€œKara Caseyโ€. Detectives detained and subsequently charged Suspect Pickeral with โ€œAttempting to Obtain a Prescription by Fraudโ€. The prescriptions were for โ€œXanaxโ€ and โ€œAmbeinโ€, however she was found to be in possession of โ€œOxycodoneโ€ as well.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.