Drug investigation leads to charges for Berlin men

Adams (left) and Bumgarner

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Two Berlin men have been charged following a CDS distribution investigation.

We’re told the investigation launched during the month of June and involved two local individuals distributing fentanyl/heroin in the Ocean City and Worcester County area. It was determined that Mark Adams and Jason Bumgarner were traveling to the Philadelphia area regularly to pick up heroin. Late last week, detectives were conducting surveillance on their vehicle as they traveled toward Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department assisted with the surveillance and investigation while Adams and Bumgarner were reportedly in the Kensington area.

Once the pair returned to Maryland, a traffic stop was initiated in the area of Route 113 and Bishopville Road. Adams and Bumgarner were both taken into custody, and several search warrants were conducted. As a result, detectives seized 276 bags of fentanyl/heroin, approximately one gram of cocaine, various scheduled prescription pills, $800 in cash, cell phones, and a vehicle.

Both Adams and Bumgarner were charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute a schedule 1 narcotic and three counts of controlled dangerous substance not marijuana. They are being held without bond.