A Grasonville man is heading to prison after being convicted on drug distribution charges. Joey Prerinze Ryans was found guilty on July 22nd , of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Tramadol. The case stemmed from a drug investigation in Queen Anne’s County.  Ryans was sentenced on last month and received 20 years’ incarceration, with three years to serve at the Division of Corrections and 17 years suspended. Once he is released, Ryans will spend four years on supervised probation.  The case was prosecuted by Deputy State’s Attorney Christine Dulla Rickard and Assistant State’s Attorney Jessica Davidson. Several agencies worked together to bring the case forward. The State expressed its appreciation to the Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Force, the Kent County Task Force, the Talbot County Task Force, the Maryland State Police, and the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff for their work on the investigation. 

Roadwork is has begun on Reeds Meadow Drive in Worton. The roadway will be closed while paving is underway for the rest of today.  Residents and motorists should plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Alternate routes are recommended when possible.  Questions can be directed to the Kent County Roads Department at 410-778-4252.

During the Kent County Commissioners meeting, Public Works Director Dan Mattson outlined key infrastructure and financial adjustments, including an extension of county dump permits through June 30, 2027, to mitigate the impact of the Midshore Regional Solid Waste System’s increased tipping fees. Additionally, the county is advancing facility improvements such as a new roof for the Kent County Detention Center alongside ongoing water, wastewater, and road paving projects