Suspect Cocaine Dealer Arrested in Adelphi

Crack cocaine. Stock Photo by DEA.

ADELPHI, MD – Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a suspected cocaine dealer.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit arrested an Adelphi man for being in possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute.

The suspect was identified as 44-year-old Edwin Murillo.

“Through various investigative means, detectives identified Murillo as a suspect possibly distributing cocaine in Adelphi. On June 30, 2022, the PGPD served a search warrant at his residence in the 2000 block of Muskogee Street,” police reported. “Officers recovered 458 grams of cocaine with an approximate street value of $48,500. Additionally, approximately $50,000 in cash was recovered along with other items of evidence.”

Murillo is charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, possession of an illegal substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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