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60-year-old woman charged after narcotics raid in Maryland

60-year-old woman arrested in Glen Burnie drug bust after search warrant executed

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 60-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after Eastern District detectives seized crack cocaine, suspected narcotics, and cash from a Glen Burnie residence during a coordinated search warrant operation.

Detectives with the Eastern District Strategic Patrol Team and members of the Quick Response Team executed the warrant on November 13 at a home in the 7900 block of Nolpark Court. The raid was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug activity linked to the location.

The suspect, identified as Sylvia Melissa Kenney of Glen Burnie, was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the home resulted in the discovery of approximately 7.73 grams of suspected cocaine, 10.19 grams of suspected crack cocaine, two digital scales, two containers containing an unknown white powdery substance, and $1,662 in cash believed to be tied to drug sales.

Charges related to controlled dangerous substance violations are pending as the investigation continues. Officials have not confirmed the identity of any other individuals possibly involved in the case.

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Key Points

  • Sylvia Melissa Kenney, 60, was arrested during a narcotics investigation in Glen Burnie
  • Police seized crack cocaine, powder cocaine, unknown substances, drug paraphernalia, and cash
  • The search was executed by Eastern District detectives and a tactical team on November 13

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.