Man in possession of marijuana and a loaded handgun

Curtis Ron Campbell

Waldorf, MD— On Jan. 14 at 6:29 p.m., Officer L. Hamilton was on patrol in the area of Crain Highway and Mall Circle.

He conducted a vehicle registration check on a passenger car and learned that the tags were expired and did not belong to the vehicle they were attached to. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and upon approaching the car, he smelled a strong odor of marijuana.

Further investigation revealed the driver, Curtis Ron Campbell, 22, of Clinton, was in possession of marijuana and a loaded handgun.

Further investigation into the handgun revealed that it had been reported stolen in Prince George’s County. Campbell was arrested and charged with theft and concealing a dangerous weapon.