Omar Gilliam, Fentanyl Trafficking, Maryland 2026

Baltimore, Maryland - In a joint-agency takedown, several Baltimore-area men are facing charges stemming from a drug trafficking organization operating in the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue in North Baltimore.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced it filed charges against Omar Gilliam, 43, Derrell Washington Coates, 42, Kevin Harris, 34, and Darren Farmer, 36, each charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base, commonly referred to as crack cocaine.

Additionally, Gilliam and Stephen Oliver, 38, are charged with firearm trafficking and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person due to each having a prior felony conviction.

The takedown is a result of a joint investigation between the ATF and BPD, which began in August 2025 and continued until March 2026. During the investigation, law enforcement identified specific members and located potential stash locations through confidential informants.

Between August 2025 and March 2026, ATF and BPD partnered to investigate the North Baltimore DTO. During the investigation, law enforcement identified specific members and located potential stash locations through confidential informants.

The investigation led to 15 controlled purchases from Gilliam, two of which included firearms. The defendants were taken into custody and are currently facing charges.

In a statement, Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, said, “These charges underscore our continued commitment to making Baltimore and all of Maryland safer. This collaboration is a powerful example of what we can accomplish when we work together with a shared commitment to public safety.”

The defendants are currently in custody and awaiting trial. If convicted, they face significant prison time and fines.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/multiple-baltimore-men-charged-drug-trafficking-organization-takedown