Several people are facing burglary and drug charges. On 8/18/20, members of the Allegany County Sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at a Front Street address in Westernport, Maryland following a 2 month investigation into burglaries in the Franklin/Westernport and Georges Creek area.
The suspects, Austin Michael Harrison age 22yrs old and Meredith Margaret Lynn Grimm Age 20 yrs old were located in the Front Street residence. At this time Criminal Charges were served on both for Burglary first degree, Theft $1500 to under $25000 and Burglary 4th degree dwelling. During the search a quantity of CDS and paraphernalia was located. This resulted in the following arrest and charges:
Samantha L Kessel Age 38 Front St Westernport, Maryland
Charges: Possession of methamphetamines, Possession of paraphernalia
Tianna A Haslacker Age 26 Mitchell St. Romney, Wva
Possession of Heroin, Possession of CDS paraphernalia
Tyler Scott Harris Age 23 Ridgeview Rd Keyser, Wva
Possession of Heroin, Possession of CDS paraphernalia
In Addition, Grimm and Harrison were charged with Possessing controlled Paraphernalia/Heroin.
This investigation is ongoing and several burglaries and thefts are anticipated to be closed as a result of the investigation. At the time of this press release, Deputies were assisting West Virginia authorities with search warrants being executed in West Virginia from information that was developed during this investigation. Additional arrests are pending.