ALBERTA BATEMAN PETTIT CHARGED FOLLOWING DRUG INVESTIGATION

Salisbury, MD - The Wicomico County Sheriff's Community Action Team (CAT) conducted an investigation into individuals distributing controlled dangerous substances (CDS) from a residence located in the 1200 block of Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury, MD. CAT had received complaints about CDS activity at the residence, and a drug investigation was initiated.On May 26, 2023, members of the Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team and the Salisbury Police Tactical Team executed a search warrant at the residence. A search by members of CAT and the Criminal Investigation Division revealed 15 individual bags of crack cocaine, 9.23 grams of heroin, packaging material, and other items indicative of CDS distribution. A resident, Alberta Bateman Pettit, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and crack cocaine, as well as related CDS charges.Pettit was released to the Wicomico County Detention Center, where she was originally held without bond and later released on her own recognize on May 30, 2023.If anyone has any additional information regarding the investigation, please contact the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Community Action Team at 410-548-4898.All subjects mentioned in this press release are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.© Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.