Using various investigative techniques, including undercover operations, BPD detectives conducted around 10 controlled purchases of drugs and one firearm. Law enforcement also intercepted significant quantities of controlled substances being shipped to the group through parcel carriers. The investigation concluded with the execution of multiple search warrants in July and August 2024.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that four individuals have been charged as a result of a lengthy investigation in northern Baltimore City. The indictments include offenses such as illegal possession and sale of firearms, as well as possession and distribution of significant amounts of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines. This investigation was conducted collaboratively by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, the Baltimore Police Department, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
“We won’t allow criminal organizations to profit from the harm they cause in our communities,” said Attorney General Brown. “By removing dangerous weapons and drugs from our streets and holding criminal dealers accountable, we are making real progress in reducing crime and keeping Marylanders safe.”
The four indicted individuals are:
Lee Dotson, 34, of Baltimore: Charged in a 15-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to distribute CDS, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of fentanyl, and possession of a large amount/volume dealer of cocaine. Dotson is being held without bail.
Joe Gentry, 65, of Baltimore: Charged in an 29-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to distribute CDS, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of fentanyl, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of heroin, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of cocaine, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of methamphetamine, illegal possession of a regulated firearm with a disqualifying conviction, and possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime. Gentry is being held without bail.
Charles McNeill, 29, of Baltimore: Charged in a 31-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to distribute CDS, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of heroin, possession of a large amount/volume dealer of cocaine, illegal possession of a regulated firearm with a disqualifying conviction, and possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime. McNeill is being held without bail.
Roger Anderson, 35, of Baltimore: Charged in an 80-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to distribute CDS, distribution of a large amount/volume dealer of fentanyl, distribution of cocaine, illegal sale of a firearm, illegal possession of a regulated firearm with a disqualifying conviction, and possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime. Anderson was apprehended on September 12, 2024, and is currently being held without bail.
In October 2023, a collaborative investigation by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), and the DEA was launched targeting a drug-trafficking organization operating in an area known as “The Panyard,” near the 5100 block of Park Heights Avenue, just a block from the Pimlico Race Course.
Using various investigative techniques, including undercover operations, BPD detectives conducted around 10 controlled purchases of drugs and one firearm. Law enforcement also intercepted significant quantities of controlled substances being shipped to the group through parcel carriers. The investigation concluded with the execution of multiple search warrants in July and August 2024.
“DEA’s top operational priority is combatting the current fentanyl crisis and the drug-related violence that is devastating the very foundation of our community and family structures,” said Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division. As demonstrated in this investigation, illegal drug distribution and violence are undeniably intertwined. It is our responsibility to disrupt and dismantle criminal drug trafficking networks like “The Panyard” that threaten the safety and health of communities. Our strong partnership with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General and BPD allows us to hold violent gang members like these accountable for their actions.”
During the operation, searches yielded alarming findings at several residences:
A search of Lee Dotson’s residence led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and oxycodone, as well as approximately $36,000 in U.S. currency and some firearm ammunition.
A search of Joe Gentry’s residence yielded 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl, 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, 2.9 kilograms of methamphetamine, 77 grams of suboxone, as well as a loaded .357 caliber handgun, and a loaded .45 caliber handgun.
A search of Roger Anderson’s residence revealed another 350 grams of cocaine and 102 grams of fentanyl. Law enforcement had previously seized an additional handgun from Anderson.
A search of Charles McNeill’s residence revealed 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 821 grams of heroin, 636 grams of cocaine, approximately $99,000 in U.S. currency, and two loaded 9mm handguns.
Finally, a search of a storage unit owned by Charles McNeill uncovered two additional loaded 9mm handguns and a loaded AR style rifle.
The investigation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearms in the Baltimore area.
“This investigation highlights the tireless efforts of our dedicated officers in removing drugs and firearms from our neighborhoods,” said Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “I want to express my gratitude to our law enforcement partners for their ongoing collaboration, as well as to our community, as we work together to dismantle these networks and make our city safer.”
NOTE** A criminal indictment is merely an accusation of wrongdoing, and a defendant is presumed innocent until the State proves the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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