FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department’s Tactical Investigations Unit (TIU) has arrested Rickilynn Nicole Dyer on numerous drug charges after a traffic stop led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of controlled substances, including fentanyl and crack cocaine.
The arrest occurred on August 14, 2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., when TIU detectives, acting on a search and seizure warrant, conducted a traffic stop on Dyer’s vehicle on Interstate 70 westbound near Monocacy Boulevard. The search of the vehicle revealed over 130 gelatin capsules containing a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, one bindle of heroin/fentanyl, and approximately three grams of crack cocaine.
The investigation into Dyer’s activities began in May 2024, when Detective Raymond Bednar of the TIU received credible information indicating Dyer’s involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances within Frederick City and County. Detective Bednar’s investigation, which included surveillance and other evidence-gathering methods, revealed that Dyer had been procuring these substances from Baltimore, MD, for street-level distribution in Frederick County.
Following her arrest, Dyer was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, where she remains held without bail. She is scheduled for an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine or heroin, has been a significant contributor to the opioid crisis, leading to numerous fatalities across the state. The Frederick Police Department’s Tactical Investigations Unit is committed to combating serious crimes, including drug distribution, to enhance community safety through proactive enforcement and strategic partnerships. The ongoing efforts of the TIU are aimed at reducing the availability of dangerous substances in Frederick County and beyond.
