In January of 2019,
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, began an
investigation into Melvin Jerome Maddox, age 50 of Lexington Park, regarding
his involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances. As a
result, a search and seizure warrant was obtained for Maddox’s person, vehicle
and residence.
On March 13, 2019,
members of the Vice Narcotics Division observed Maddox as a passenger in a
vehicle in the California area. A
vehicle stop was initiated, with the assistance of Patrol and K-9 Deputies. The
operator, later identified as Reginald Delante Thomas, age 28 of Great Mills,
fled the scene in the vehicle, and then proceeded to flee on foot. During the foot chase Thomas was observed
discarding two large bags. Thomas was
quickly apprehended, and the two bags were recovered by Vice Narcotics
Detectives. Both bags contained cocaine
having an estimated resale value of $7,200.
Thomas was also found to be operating a motor vehicle on a suspended
driver’s license. Maddox was found to be
in possession of suspected cocaine.
Maddox was arrested
and charged with CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana, (Cocaine), and Thomas was charged
with the following:
CDS:
Possession W/Intent to Distribute-Narcotics
CDS:
Possession- Not Marijuana
Fleeing
and Eluding
Fleeing
and Eluding on Foot
Driving
on Suspended License
Maddox and Thomas were
both incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation
Center. Additional charges are pending
review with States Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
Melvin Jerome Maddox
Reginald Delante Thomas
