October 4, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 25 ...Cops & Courts FROM PAGE 24 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. Also arrested was David J. Gates, 28, of Bishopville, who charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. In addition, Michael T. Herr, 23, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to distribute marijuana and faces the same charges. On Tuesday, David Gates pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was sentenced to three years in jail, all but four months of which were then suspended. He was also placed on probation for three years and fined $1,000. Herr is scheduled to appear for trial next week, while Michael Gates is scheduled to appear for trial on Nov. 12. Speeding Stop Leads To Pot BERLIN -- A Newark woman was arrested on drug charges last week after the car in which she was a passenger was pulled over for speeding in northern Worcester County. Around 10:30 a.m. last Friday, a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle traveling 82 mph in a 55 mph zone. When approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the passenger compartment. A probable cause search was conducted and the deputy found a black purse on the passenger side floor. Inside the purse were several smoking devices and a baggie of marijuana. The owner of the purse and front side passenger was identified as Imami Nicole Thomas, 19, of Newark, Del. Thomas was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. The operator of the vehicle was issued a citation for speeding. A JEWISH Deli In Ocean City! Wicomico & Baltimore Ave. Downtown Ocean City 410-289-POUR(7687) BUCCO FEVER CATCH IT HERE Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. Sunday 9 p.m.-Close w/ $4 Fireball Wednesday All Day & Night $2.50 Dom. Pints $2.75 Dom. Bottles $3.25 Rail Drinks $3.25 House Wine $5.00 Wings $6.95 1/2 # Steamed Shrimp OPEN SUN.-THURS. 8 A.M.-8 P.M. FRI. & SAT. 8 A.M.-9 P.M. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Or Just A Nosh - $8.99 Weekday Lunch Specials Soup Of The Day With Choice Of Featured Sandwich Or Salad WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT: Friday DJ Moonshine 8 p.m. Saturday $12.99 Price Fixed Friday Shabbat Dinner Specials 3 Course Meal Includes Beverage Hooplas 9 p.m. Wednesday Happy Hour All Day Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night 9 p.m $2 OFF All Craft Beer $2 Dom. Pints • $4 Fireball $14.99 Price Fixed Sunday Dinner Specials 3 Course Meal Includes Beverage Our Full Menu Is Also Available Daily Carry-Out or Eat In Our Year Round Dining Areas 63rd Street & Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-520-0283 www.RosenfeldsJewishDeli.com $4.95 HAPPY HOUR MENU MONDAY-FRIDAY 3 P.M.-6 P.M. BREAKFAST SATURDAY-SUNDAY 9 A.M.-NOON 410-289-BUXY • 28th Street Plenty Of Free Parking In Rear • Scratch-Off, Keno And Horse Racing Available www.buxys.com • www.myspace.com/buxyssaltydog Find Us On Facebook All The Time! $2 NATTY BOH PINTS $5 CRAFT FLIGHTS $6 ORANGE CRUSHES Open Daily • Noon “Treat Your Belly To Our Jewish Deli!”