Crime & Safety

Reisterstown Man Among 37 Charged in Ocean City Sting

The Baltimore County man allegedly had a weapon in his possession.

A Reisterstown man was among those charged in a monthlong drug sting in Ocean City, authorities reported this week.

Toyaus Sego Everett, 42, was arrested for a misdemeanor, according to WMDT, an Eastern Shore news station.

Everett, of the unit block of Trout Brook Circle in Reisterstown, is charged with two counts of concealing a dangerous weapon, court records show.

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The Baltimore County man was one of 37 people arrested during an undercover narcotics investigation that involved “buy-bust” drug transactions, according to the Ocean City Police Department.

Police said detectives pretended to buy drugs and then busted the alleged sellers, yielding marijuana; cocaine; fake controlled dangerous substances; four weapons; and nearly $3,000.

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The charges against Everett were brought in connection with a May 23 incident; he was released from custody on May 28, according to court records.

He has a court date scheduled for July 28 in Worcester County District Court.

In the meantime, police told citizens they would be out in force patrolling for drugs.

“Citizens are reminded that undercover officers continue to conduct drug enforcement operations throughout the year to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors,” according to a statement from the Ocean City Police Department. “Drug activity often leads to more serious criminal incidents and the OCPD Narcotics Unit is dedicated to keeping the citizens of Ocean City safe.”

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