FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Detectives began an investigation into the distribution of
cocaine from a residence in the Mechanicsville area and the target of the
investigation was Eldridge Eugene Shade aka “Al” (Age 49). A search and seizure
warrant was executed by detectives with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team and K-9 deputies. Detectives recovered
cocaine and heroin as well as cash, cellular phones and packaging materials.
The drugs were packaged for sale and additional charges are pending a review
with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz. Suspect Shade is currently out on bond
and is awaiting trial for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”
which resulted from a search warrant executed on his home in February of this
year.
Eldridge Shade
Inquiries should be directed
to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200
x1918.
