Washington County, MD – A joint law enforcement operation in Hagerstown resulted in 10 arrests and dozens of citations during a one-day crime initiative held Thursday, September 18.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, troopers from the Hagerstown Barrack and deputies from the Sheriff’s Department partnered with SOG West to conduct the enforcement action. The initiative ran from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. across Hagerstown.
During the 12-hour operation, officers performed 80 traffic stops. These stops resulted in 18 citations and 83 warnings issued to drivers. Law enforcement also made five arrests tied to misdemeanor warrants.
In addition, five more individuals were arrested for violations related to controlled dangerous substances. Two of those suspects face additional charges for possession with intent to distribute, according to officials.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the coordinated effort aimed to address outstanding warrants, traffic violations, and drug-related offenses across Washington County. No injuries were reported during the operation.
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