Three men from Mechanicsville have been indicted on a series of drug and firearm charges following investigations by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. James Nathaniel Reed, 77, of Mechanicsville, is facing multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. According to the indictment, on December 8, 2023, Reed allegedly possessed multiple firearms, including a Winchester Model 370 20 gauge shotgun, a Mossberg 320K .22 caliber rifle, an Ithaca 87 12 gauge shotgun, and other firearms in connection with drug trafficking crimes. He is charged with seven counts of firearm/drug trafficking crime, each involving different firearms. Additionally, Reed is accused of maintaining a common nuisance for the illegal distribution of a narcotic controlled dangerous substance, specifically cocaine, at his residence. Reed faces significant penalties, including up to 20 years in prison for each felony charge related to firearm/drug trafficking. Reed has been placed on Level 3 pre-trial supervision under the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. His supervision includes house arrest, requiring one in-person meeting and three telephone check-ins with a Pre-Trial Case Manager each week. Additionally, Reed is subject to electronic monitoring with a Personal Tracking Unit (PTU) and random urinalysis and breathalyzer tests. He must comply […]
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