Baltimore, MD. (September 10, 2025) -- The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Southwest District Action Team (DAT) seized a significant quantity of narcotics, money and two firearms following a month-long investigation. The investigation, which was assisted by several units with the department, focused on the Wilkens Avenue and Dover street area of the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood.

On September 4, 2025, detectives and officers executed search warrants at two residential locations: the 1800 block of West Lombard Street and the 900 block of Dalton Avenue.

The following items were recovered during the searches:

• One kilogram of suspected fentanyl
• 1,100 capsules of suspected fentanyl
• One rifle
• One Polymer80 “Ghost Gun”
• $16,127 in U.S. currency
• Large quantities of packaging materials

“This operation is yet another example of the outstanding work being done by the men and women of the Baltimore Police Department,” said Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “Through their tireless efforts, we continue to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that drive violence in our neighborhoods. I am proud of the dedication of our officers and detectives, and we remain committed to making Baltimore a safer city for all.”

Six individuals were arrested during the operation. The arrested individuals include: 32-year-old Eric Taylor, 33-year-old Derrick Stewart, 41-year-old Matthew Brown, 44-year-old Natasha Wilkins, 19-year-old Elijah Dukes and 17-year-old female. 

BPD would like to extend a thank you to the Southwest District Patrol and Intelligence Center, Citywide Enforcement Team, Citywide Robbery and Baltimore County SWAT and their Vice Narcotics Section for their assistance in this case. 

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