DRUGS, GUNS, EXOTIC ANIMALS FOUND DURING RAID

Drugs, guns, cash, and exotic animals were found during a Friday raid at two separate residences, one on Sylvan Avenue and the 300-block of Columbia Street. Taken into custody on various charges were Brandon, Quinton, and Ernest Baker, along with Malachi Michael George. During the search of the Sylvan Avenue address, an American Alligator and a venomous Pit Viper Snake were found. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources removed the animals from the residence. The Allegany County Sheriff’s office was assisted by regional, state, and local law enforcement agencies.