3 Alleged Annapolis Heroin Dealers in Custody: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Three Annapolis men were charged Tuesday with selling heroin in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police.

The suspects now in jail are William T. Saunders, 27, William B. Gross, 53, and Rodney B. Gross, 23, all of Annapolis.

Saunders is charged with four counts of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, four counts of possession with intent to distribute, four counts of possession of CDS not marijuana, and one count of resisting arrest. He is currently being held in the Anne Arundel County Detention Center on $15,000 bond.

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William Gross is charged with possession of a firearm while drug trafficking, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, CDS possession of firearm, firearm use during a violent felony crime, possession of illegal firearm, convicted felon in possession of firearm and possession of regulated stolen firearm. He is incarcerated in the Anne Arundel County Detention Center on $60,000 bond.

Rodney Gross is charged with possession of firearm during drug trafficking, controlled dangerous substance distribution while in possession of firearm, felon in possession of firearm and possession of stolen regulated firearm. He is in custody at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center on $100,000 bond.

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About three months ago, investigators from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division and Homeland Security Investigations learned of Saunders' alleged involvement in the distribution of heroin. Search warrants conducted during the investigation led authorities to seize 12 bags of suspected heroin, two handguns, including one that was stolen, several cellular phones, a digital scale, and over $8,000 in drug-related cash.

Investigators reviewed evidence obtained during the investigation with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office. After the review, prosecutors from that office determined charges to be filed against each suspect.

Anyone with information pertaining to criminal investigations and/or major drug trafficking is asked to contact investigators with the Maryland State Police-Criminal Enforcement Division, Central South Region at 410-535-1400 or “TIP” Line: 1-888-210-1450 or email at:msp.centralsouth@maryland.gov.