Two Month Drug Investigation Ends In Arrests

On May 2, 2013, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team concluded a two month crack cocaine distribution investigation in the Pocomoke, Maryland area with the assistance from the Pocomoke Police Department.

This investigation was initiated as the result of several citizen complaints about a residence on Walnut Street in Pocomoke, Maryland.

As a result of this investigation a search and seizure warrant was executed at this residence.

 During the execution of this search and seizure warrant , one individual identified as Jerren Hinmon, age 23, of Pocomoke, Maryland fled on foot and was subsequently apprehended two blocks away. Two individuals located inside of the residence, identified as James Orville Taylor, Age 60, of Pocomoke, Maryland and Anthony Tyrone Jenkins, Age 55, of Pocomoke, Maryland were also taken into custody.

 Investigators located a small quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana. These individuals were charged with the following offenses:
James Orville Taylor:         
·         Possession of Crack Cocaine
·         Possession of Paraphernalia

Anthony Tyrone Jenkins:  
·         Possession of Crack Cocaine
·         Possession of Paraphernalia

Jerren Hinmon:       
·         Possession of Marijuana


Both James Orville Taylor and Anthony Tyrone Jenkins were released by the District Court on a $5,000.00 unsecured bond.

Jerren Hinmon was released on a criminal citation.

The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Pocomoke Police Department, Worcester County STAR Team, and Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Submitted:
Lieutenant Edward C. Schreier