Crime & Safety

Heroin, Cocaine Seized During Glen Burnie Bust: Police

One suspect was arrested on narcotics charges, and a second man was arrested on a warrant, say police.

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Street drugs valued at more than $2,000 were seized and two men were arrested in a drug raid last week in Glen Burnie, police say.

Anne Arundel County Police executed a search warrant at 291 E. Thompson Ave. in Glen Burnie about 7 p.m. March 26. The warrant was a result of undercover investigation into narcotic violations occurring at the residence.

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As a result of the raid, detectives seized the following:

  • 14.06 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,406
  • 5.16 grams of suspected heroin with an estimated street value of $516
  • CDS distribution paraphernalia (digital scale, packaging materials)
  • Look-a-like pellet handgun
  • $4,148 in cash

Police charged Kevin Carter Alston, 44, of 291 E. Thompson Ave. in Glen Burnie with:

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  • Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
  • Possession with intent to distribute heroin
  • Possession cocaine
  • Possession heroin
  • Possession of paraphernalia

A second suspect, Dwayne Thomas Grimes, 38, was arrested on an open warrant.

»Photo of suspect Kevin Alston of Glen Burnie, from AACOPD

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