Crime & Safety
Police: Teens Deal Crack Cocaine in Brooklyn Park
Police arrested two teens—one a juvenile—after undercover officers were able to purchase drugs early Wednesday.
Anne Arundel County police arrested a 19-year-old Brooklyn Park man and an unidentified 17-year-old male, after undercover officers were able to purchase drugs from them early Wednesday.
According to police, undercover detectives were in Brooklyn Park after the department received complaints of drug activity.
Shortly after midnight, two detectives reportedly approached two males near Belle Grove and W. Edgevale roads, and were able to make a hand-to-hand purchase of crack cocaine.
Officers seized 10 vials of crack cocaine and 7.72 grams of marijuana.
Police charged Carlester Jamal Bert, 19, of Brooklyn Park with distribution of a narcotic and possession of marijuana. Police also charged a juvenile from Brooklyn Park with drug offenses.
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