Annapolis Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges in Newtowne 20 Conspiracy
ANNAPOLIS, MD – An Anne Arundel County woman pleaded guilty today to charges related to distributing controlled substances as part of the “Newtowne 20” drug trafficking association operating in Annapolis.The guilty plea from [Name not provided in source text – referred to as “Bowers”] stems from a federal investigation launched in 2022 by the FBI Baltimore Field Office, Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Annapolis Police Department.
According to court documents, wiretaps authorized by a judge captured Bowers coordinating drug sales and discussing transactions with co-conspirators and customers. On November 27, 2023, Anne Arundel County officers observed a hand-to-hand exchange in Annapolis and subsequently recovered cocaine from both Bowers’ vehicle and the buyer.
A coordinated takedown on January 25, 2024, involved searches of eight locations and four vehicles connected to the Newtowne 20 organization.Agents seized quantities of various controlled substances from three sites and one firearm from a co-conspirator’s residence.
Bowers admitted obligation for distributing at least 40 grams of fentanyl thru the conspiracy.The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a maximum of 40 years, along with potential lifetime supervised release. U.S. District Judge scheduled sentencing for January 22, 2026, at noon.
Prosecutors stated the Newtowne 20 DTO supplied cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs throughout Annapolis communities, including public housing areas. Several co-defendants have already been sentenced, including Leonard Simms (57 months, July 1, 2025), Raheem Allsup (48 months, May 9, 2025), Keith Williams (68 months, November 19, 2024), and Isiah Naylor, who pleaded guilty May 23, 2025, and is awaiting sentencing.
Federal authorities noted the organization utilized multiple stash houses and vehicles in Anne Arundel County to store and transport drugs. This case represents ongoing, collaborative efforts to target mid-level distributors supplying street-level drug sales in Annapolis.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes praised the investigative work of the FBI, Anne Arundel County Police, and annapolis Police. Assistant U.S. Attorneys LaRai Everett and Jon Tsuei are prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea resolves Bowers’ involvement in an indictment charging over a dozen individuals linked to the network. Sentencing guidelines will consider the quantity of fentanyl and Bowers’ criminal history, but the five-year mandatory minimum sentence will apply due to the drug weight.
