June 14, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 17 Multi-Agency Operation Breaks Up Alleged Marijuana Pipeline Locals Arrested After 7.5 Lbs., $30K Seized By SHAWN J. SOPER NEWS EDITOR ✝✠✘¤✢✏✑✡✆✆✆ BERLIN – A joint local, county and federal drug investigation conducted over the last several months has led to the arrests of several local residents allegedly involved in the transportation of a significant amount of marijuana from California to Worcester County. Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, along with the Ocean City Narcotics Unit, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), this week concluded a sixmonth marijuana distribution investigation with a significant pot bust. During the course of the investigation, a suspect identified as Michael Gates, 24, of Bishopville, was monitored as he traveled back and forth from the Redding, Ca., area to Worcester County. Gates is believed to have been facilitating the transportation and shipments of numerous packages of high-grade marijuana from California to Maryland. During the month of May, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed multiple search and seizure warrants at various residences and a storage facility in the county that Gates used to facilitate his alleged operation. At the conclusion of the investigation, a total of 7.5 pounds of marijuana was seized along with roughly $30,000 in cash. Gates was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner and was ordered to be held on a $45,000 bond. Also arrested was David J. Gates, 28, of Bishopville, who was charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. David Gates was ordered to be held on a $35,000 bond. In addition, Michael T. Herr, 23, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana and was ordered to be held on a $5,000 bond. Michael T. Herr, 53, of Berlin, faces the same charges and has been issued a criminal summons. ✝✠✘¤✢✏✑✡¤x✶✾✆✵✵ ✮✬✗✡✡✘ (Last Day For Special) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday ✖¤✮✬✗✡✡✘ Just North Of O.C., Just South Of Bethany x✺✆✵✵ ✣✙✙ ✡✮✒✌✟✎¤✘✝✮✠ 302.539.2607 • 800.362.DINE www.nantucketsrestaurant.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK HIP HIP HOORAY! IT’S DAD’S DAY! , , Treat Dad To His Favorites! Ice Cold Beer Lobster Lunacy & Great Bloody Marys! LOBSTER LUNACY $19.00 Choice Of Includes: Mashers, Corn On The Cob & Homemade Slaw 1 lb. Steamed Lobster SHANTY LOBSTER CLASSIC LOBSTER POT LOBSTER THERMIDOR PIE NEWBURG $5.00 OFF ALL ENTREES All Day ‘til 5 p.m. Early Birds! h A & ALL oDdaY & Tuesday 00 n y . RE S $19 L ENTAll LobEter Tail Dishes AL s g • Excludin O ig ts! BITE DelNIhGHT BIG M Thursday OPEN S ND ICK I-2LA 5 FENW -436 30 m DAILY AT 302 gsshanty.co 11:30 A.M. www.Twinin 54 • Dine In Only • Excluding Specials STUFFED FLO UNDER $19. 00 COME SEE THE SHANTY TURTLES!