Narcotics detectives in Charles County say a Friday bust in Waldorf turned up nearly $25,000 worth of cocaine, a stolen Glock handgun, and a luxury SUV tied to an alleged drug operation, landing Tyrand Dupres Butler under court supervision on drug and weapons charges.
Investigators with the Narcotics Enforcement Section obtained search warrants for Butler’s home and his 2019 Maserati Levante, then moved in as he walked away from the vehicle at a Waldorf shopping center. Officials say Butler was taken into custody, booked on drug-distribution and weapons counts, and remains under court supervision following his initial appearance.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, detectives served the warrants at Butler’s residence in the 12000 block of Bar Oak Drive and on the Maserati on Friday. The agency’s post says the stop and search yielded evidence consistent with suspected distribution activity and led directly to Butler’s arrest.
Where He Was Taken
After the arrest, Butler was transported to the Charles County Detention Center in La Plata for booking and pretrial processing. The detention-center overview notes that the facility handles intake and custody for people arrested across Charles County, so his case is moving through the same pipeline as most local felony arrests.
What Detectives Seized and the Charges
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook reports that detectives recovered cocaine “valued at nearly $25,000,” drug-packaging equipment, and a stolen Glock 9mm handgun. The post says Butler, who is prohibited from possessing firearms because of a prior felony conviction, was charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics along with multiple weapons violations.
Court Action and Legal Context
The sheriff’s office says a judge ordered Butler released on Monday, provided he meets criteria for electronic monitoring, meaning he remains under court supervision while the case is pending.
Under Maryland law, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances is prohibited by Criminal Law §5-602 and can carry severe penalties for Schedule I and II narcotics, according to the statute itself. State law also bars firearm possession by people with certain prior convictions, a framework courts and defense attorneys often point to when weapon counts are filed alongside drug charges. See Maryland Criminal Law §5-602 and legal summaries of Maryland’s firearm restrictions for additional context.
How To Contact Authorities
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to the investigation to call the non-emergency line at 301-932-2222 or submit tips through the agency’s contact page. Detectives say the investigation is still active, and additional charges or arrests are possible as they continue to follow up on leads.
