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Baltimore Drug Dealer Holed Up for 10 Years
Hosie Hopkins, a 49-year-old Baltimore resident, has been handed a 10-year prison sentence for his involvement in narcotics trafficking. Hopkins was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute narcotics, a serious crime that has plagued the city of Baltimore for years.
According to court documents, Hopkins was seen leaving a dwelling in Baltimore City on April 22, 2014, and proceeded to another location where he removed a plastic bag from under his shirt. He then placed the bag under a wooden deck at a vacant house, only to be caught by Baltimore Police detectives.
Police found the plastic bag under the deck, which contained five gelatin capsules of heroin. Further investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at the house Hopkins had earlier left, where officers seized packaging material for narcotics, ziplock bags containing heroin cutting substances, and several gel capsules of heroin.
Additionally, a firearm was seized by police during the execution of the search warrant, which was subsequently forfeited by the court.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the ATF, Baltimore Police, and Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office for their work in the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Michael C. Hanlon prosecuted the case.
Hopkins will spend 10 years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. The defendant was also ordered to forfeit a semi-automatic handgun and ammunition, which he was prohibited from possessing due to two previous drug convictions.
This sentence serves as a warning to those involved in narcotics trafficking in Baltimore. The city will continue to crack down on those who engage in such activities, and Hopkins is just one example of the consequences of getting caught.
Hopkins’ case highlights the ongoing struggle against narcotics trafficking in Baltimore. The city’s residents deserve to live in a safe and crime-free environment, and it is the responsibility of law enforcement to ensure that those who break the law face justice.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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