From the Desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers:
On October 8, 2026, the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, with the assistance of the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, Natural Resources Police, and the Maryland State Police, conducted a traffic stop in Friendsville, Maryland.
During the traffic stop, a Garrett County Sheriff's Office K9 was utilized and provided a positive alert, establishing probable cause to search the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine and ammunition.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
Neil Clark Delaney, 51, of Oakland, Maryland
• Possession with the intent to distribute Fentanyl
• Did unlawfully bring into the State 4 grams or more of Fentanyl.
• Possession of Fentanyl
Samuel Fheo Polce, 55, of Masontown, West Virginia
• Possession of ammunition, being prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm
Christina Marie Watson, 35, of Aurora, West Virginia
• Possession of Fentanyl
• Possession of Methamphetamine
All were transported to the Garrett County Detention Center to await bond hearings.
The Garrett County Narcotics Task Force is a cooperative enforcement effort between the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, and the Garrett County State’s Attorney’s Office.