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Jacque ‘Hammer’ Brown, a 50-year-old Baltimore County man, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation. Brown, of Randallstown, Maryland, was caught with 500 grams of fentanyl and two firearms at his home. The bust was the result of a DEA investigation that began in March 2025, after authorities learned Brown was dealing fentanyl in the Baltimore region.
According to court documents, investigators used electronic surveillance to track Brown’s movements and identify his drug supplier. They observed a meeting between Brown and his supplier in April 2025, which appeared to be a ‘re-up’ for more drugs. Brown was then seen meeting with multiple suspected drug customers throughout the day. Later that evening, law enforcement initiated a traffic stop, during which a K-9 officer detected the presence of narcotics in Brown’s vehicle.
Brown attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson handed down the sentence, which includes five years of supervised release.
The case highlights the ongoing struggle with fentanyl trafficking in the Baltimore region. Brown’s sentence serves as a warning to others involved in the illicit trade. The investigation and prosecution were led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, with support from local and federal law enforcement agencies.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Maryland
- Location: MD
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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