Past, future war on drugs continues in city notes
Chief Ashton says officers lack walkie talkies and cites a 100th Crack Down incident in which Anthony Thomas, 26, was handcuffed and tagged with signs on his chest and back at the Carver Apartments on Phobus Street. Gordon calls for broader agency cooperation, cites a new street light on South and DeGrange to deter drug activity, and notes 14 drug evictions by the Public Housing Authority.
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Operation Crack Down Roundup Targets Frederick Crack Dealers
In Frederick Maryland Operation Crack Down expands with a Roundup sting that nets 25 arrests on Pennsylvan ia Avenue as undercover officers pose as dealers. Officials say the effort will continue to snare buyers and sellers with cooperation from city, county, and state agencies. The raids, backed by Governor Schaefer's drug czar and local leaders, aim to curb drug trafficking whose profits lure dealers to the area near interstate routes.
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Crack Tide Strains a Family Battling Addiction
Bonnie and Tom, married six years with four children, confront crack addiction that dominates their home outside Frederick. Tom, 30, describes binges, rehab attempts, and financial and emotional damage while Bonnie clings to hope yet doubts recovery. She fears for the family’s future as he pursues sobriety alone and contemplates drastic life changes.
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