FROSTBURG — A Baltimore man was arrested Tuesday on drug distribution charges after police stopped his vehicle on Cherry Lane in Frostburg.
Derrick Jackson, 39, was arrested by the Allegany County Narcotics Task Force and Maryland State Police Strategic Operations Group following a two-month investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in the Allegany County area.
Jackson was charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine, police said.
As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed in the 200 block of West Main Street where police reportedly recovered a large amount of crack cocaine and currency, valued at more than $50,000.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending.
Suspected drug activity can be reported by leaving an anonymous tip at 301-759-4660, or by visiting the Crime Solvers website, www.allegany-mineralcrimesolvers.com.