In March of 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division began an investigation into the illegal distribution of marijuana by Christopher Ryan Rhodes (age 20 of Piney Point, MD). As a result of the investigation, search, and seizures warrants were obtained for Rhodes, his vehicle, and his residence located in Piney Point, MD.
On March 31, 2017, the search and seizure warrants were executed, and a total of 16.5 ounces of marijuana, more than $3,500.00 in U.S. currency, digital scales, and packaging material were recovered from his residence.
Cristopher Rhodes was placed under arrest and charged with one (1) count of CDS possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana and CDS possession of paraphernalia.
Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
Daisaun Altay Eric Culpepper (Age 23 of Lexington Park, MD) was indicted after St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics detectives made undercover purchases of heroin from him. He was located and arrested on March 31, 2017, and originally held without bond.