Baltimore Police Crime Scene Tech Arrested In Raid

Baltimore Police say officers arrested a crime scene technician in a west Baltimore raid Wednesday.

The raid in the 1600 block of Ashburton Street was led by the police office of professional responsibility. The targets were Timika Jones--the crime scene technician--and boyfriend Clarence Jones Jr.

Both were in the home when the warrant was served. Police say they found two handguns, a capsule machine and $100,000. In a vehicle rented by Timika Jones, they found 125 gel capsules containing suspected heroin and $5,000 in cash.

Both Clarence Jones, 39, and Timika Jones, 37, face charges of felony narcotics possession, possession with intent to distribute and handgun violations. Both remain held at Central Booking.

Timika Jones was immediately suspended without pay per police policies. Police say she didn't have access to the drug laboratory or storage.