The sentencing Tuesday of the leader of a local oxycodone distribution ring brought an end to the prosecution of 13 people arrested nearly two years ago in one of the county’s largest recent drug busts. According to federal documents, the case was broken in part after the interstate ring sent a large number of pills […]
Harford County to Participate in Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 28
From Harford County Government: In the interest of public safety, public health and the environment, on Saturday, April 28th from 10am – 2pm, Harford County we will be participating in their Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. You may turn in your unused or expired medications for safe […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Police Academy Week 4: Special Investigations Division, Narcotics Task Force
In Baltimore, a small amount of heroin might sell for $100. But that same amount on the streets of Harford County, just 25 miles away, could be worth as much as $200. The possible economic profit to a drug dealer is just one of the bonds tying Harford County into the regional fight against illegal […]
Harford County to Participate in Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday October 29th, Harford County will be participating in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. You may turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal, with no questions asked, this Saturday, October 29th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the parking lot of the County […]
Edgewood Duo Charged in Armed Theft of Pills From Abingdon and Perry Hall Pharmacies
From Maryland State Police: A month-long, multi-jurisdictional investigation and an anonymous tip led to the arrests of two armed robbery suspects on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2010. On June 17, 2010 at 1:15 a.m., troopers responded to the Abingdon Walgreen’s Pharmacy for a robbery in which thousands of Oxycontin pills were stolen. Witnesses indicated that […]
