Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road
In a significant breakthrough in an ongoing controlled dangerous substance investigation, Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road, was arrested on July 19, 2024, at her residence in Charles County. Halloran faces multiple charges related to drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm.
The arrest followed a search and seizure warrant obtained on July 17, 2024. Narcotics detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Section executed the warrant at Halloran’s home at approximately 9:32 AM. Halloran was detained without incident as she exited her front door.
After being read her Miranda rights, Halloran admitted to selling crack cocaine, detailing her purchasing and selling habits. She revealed that she recently bought an “eight ball” (3.5 grams) of crack cocaine and had several pre-packaged “50s” (.5 grams) for sale in her bedroom. Halloran also disclosed that she kept a loaded handgun under her pillow for protection.
During the search, detectives found:
- Firearm: A loaded Sig Sauer P365 handgun, was discovered under a pillow on Halloran’s bed. This compact, semi-automatic handgun is popular for its concealability and firepower. The weapon was loaded with a magazine containing 9mm ammunition. A check through the National Crime Information Center revealed that the firearm was reported stolen in 2019 from Fairfax County, Virginia.
- Drugs: Four plastic bags containing suspected crack cocaine (totaling approximately 2 grams) were found in a black purse in Halloran’s bedroom. Additional quantities of suspected crack cocaine were discovered in various locations within the bedroom, including the top drawer of a nightstand (approximately .2 grams) and on a wooden shelf (approximately .1 gram). The suspected crack cocaine was field-tested and confirmed to be cocaine base. The total street value of the drugs was estimated at $460.
- Paraphernalia: Drug paraphernalia, including a plate with a razor blade, glass cap, and paper fold containing a white powdery residue, was located in the drawer of the nightstand. These items are commonly used to cut and prepare crack cocaine for sale. Multiple working digital scales were found throughout the bedroom, used to weigh controlled substances for packaging and sale. New and unused loose plastic bags and a box of sandwich bags were also found, indicating preparations for future drug sales.
- Other Items: An open box of baking soda was located in a cabinet next to a dresser in Halloran’s bedroom. Baking soda is often used as a cutting agent for cocaine, mixed and cooked to form crack cocaine. A Motorola cell phone, likely used to coordinate drug transactions, was located in the living room. Additionally, $645 in US currency was found, with $40 in Halloran’s bedroom and $605 on her person, suggesting ongoing drug sales.
Halloran was transported to the Charles County Detention Center and charged with multiple offenses, including possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession of a stolen firearm.
Diana Eugenia Halloran, 66, of Bryans Road
