On April 18, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., members of the Group Violence Unit (GVU) were conducting an extensive months-long drug and guns investigation.

Detectives executed a total of eight High-Risk Search and Seizure warrants with the assistance of BPD's Eastern District Action Team, Southwest District Action Team, SWAT Teams, Anne Arundel County members, Baltimore County members, FBI SWAT members, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Response Team (DEA/SRT) and York Regional Task Force. 

During this operation, detectives recovered the following items: Six firearms (of various makes, models and calibers), approximately 28 ounces of fentanyl, 650 grams of fentanyl, one set of body armor, a bulk quantity of various types of ammunition and $35,000 in U.S. currency.

 Upon completion of this operation, seven suspects were placed under arrest: 21-year-old Tieon Garrus, 22-year-old Damien Cornick, 26-year-old Rodney Monroe, 37-year-old Terrel Simpson, 39-year-old Devin Cornick, 57-year-old Wesley Lawson and 64-year-old Edwin Cornick. 

 The BPD extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to all for their unwavering dedication, tireless efforts and exceptional teamwork during this operation. 

We would also like to express special thanks to BPD's Group Violence Unit (GVU), Western District Command, DAT/DDU and our esteemed partners at the State's Attorney's Office. They played a vital role in ensuring the success of this operation.