Charles Benjamin Stewart, Heroin and Cocaine Distribution, Maryland 2022

Upper Marlboro man sentenced to 8 years in prison for heroin and cocaine distribution conspiracy, $40,235 in cash seized.

GREENBELT, MARYLAND – Charles Benjamin Stewart, Jr., 49, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine; for illegally transporting a firearm obtained out of state; and for possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and law enforcement agencies involved in the case.

According to his guilty plea, from at least June 2016 through July 2017, Stewart conspired with Patrick Nathan Broxton, Stephen Eugene Clark, Jr., Stephen Michael Kinnison, Robert Eugene Davidson, and others to distribute heroin and cocaine in Calvert and Prince George’s County.

Stewart obtained heroin from Broxton and then sold smaller quantities of heroin to Kinnison, Davidson, and others. Stewart also supplied cocaine to Kinnison and others for further distribution.

Law enforcement agents conducted a thorough investigation, including controlled purchases of heroin from Stewart, wiretaps, and surveillance of his communications with co-conspirators. On July 6, 2017, law enforcement executed search warrants at locations associated with the drug distribution conspiracy, including Stewart’s two residences in Upper Marlboro.

From Stewart’s residences, law enforcement recovered a total of approximately 138 grams of heroin, 15 grams of cocaine, a .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with nine rounds of ammunition, and $40,235 in cash. Stewart admitted that he possessed the controlled substances, baggies, and grinder as part of his drug trafficking business and intended to distribute the drugs.

The sentence was handed down on April 18, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis.

Defendant’s Information:

Charles Benjamin Stewart, Jr.

Criminal Charges:

Conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine; illegally transporting a firearm obtained out of state; and possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine.

City and State:

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Exact Date:

April 18, 2022

Sentence or Outcome:

Eight years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release

Dollar Amounts:

$40,235 in cash

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