A Baltimore County man was sentenced on July 21 to more than 11 years in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses related to a federal investigation in Maryland.
U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson sentenced Jacque “Hammer” Brown, 50, of Randallstown, Maryland, to 135 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Law enforcement recovered 500 grams of fentanyl and two firearms from his home.
According to court documents, the Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating Brown in March 2025 after learning he was dealing fentanyl in the Baltimore region. Investigators identified Brown’s vehicles and residence and conducted electronic surveillance over his vehicles and cellular phone. In April 2025, investigators observed meetings between Brown and his supplier as well as multiple suspected drug customers throughout the day. After observing Brown leave his residence with a plastic bag of suspected drugs, law enforcement initiated a traffic stop.
During the stop, a K-9 officer detected narcotics in the vehicle. While standing with an officer, Brown fled from the scene but was quickly apprehended after discarding a clear plastic bag containing approximately 15 grams of fentanyl. Officers also recovered four cellphones—one from Brown’s person and three from his vehicle.
Following his arrest, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Brown’s Randallstown residence where they found additional fentanyl packaged in multiple bags totaling about 500 grams, digital scales, a hydraulic press, sifters with drug residue, as well as two firearms—a loaded Ruger handgun and Mossberg Maverick shotgun. As a convicted felon, Brown is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. Investigators also found messages on one of Brown’s phones discussing the potency of fentanyl and the use of cutting agents to reduce overdose risk.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for their work in the investigation. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Calvin Miner and Ari D. Evans for prosecuting the case.
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