Back Behind the Wheel? Upper Marlboro Man Arrested Again 22 Days After Earlier Traffic Stop

HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — An Upper Marlboro man is facing criminal charges after a Calvert County traffic stop allegedly led deputies to discover suspected drug paraphernalia and a credit card bearing another person’s name in his clothing, according to court documents.

David Lee Snyder Jr., 46, of Upper Marlboro, was charged in the District Court for Calvert County with theft of another person’s credit card and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also received a traffic citation for allegedly driving without a valid license or authorization.

According to the statement of probable cause, a Calvert County sheriff’s deputy was traveling south on Southern Maryland Boulevard near Cox Road at approximately 6:22 p.m. July 27 when he observed a black two-door Honda Accord displaying Maryland registration.

The deputy reported having previous contact with the vehicle July 5, when Snyder was allegedly stopped for driving without a license.

The deputy wrote that he conducted a registration check and identified Snyder as the driver. Another deputy who had been present during the earlier encounter reportedly confirmed Snyder was operating the Honda.

The deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop. According to the report, Snyder exited the Honda before the deputy got out of his patrol vehicle, prompting the deputy to immediately detain him in handcuffs.

The deputy advised Snyder of his rights and informed him he was under arrest for driving without a license.

Two passengers remained inside the Honda during the stop, according to the report.

Deputies allegedly determined both passengers had active warrants through other law enforcement agencies. The front-seat passenger was reportedly wanted in Charles County, while the rear-seat passenger had an outstanding warrant from another state.

Both passengers were detained while authorities worked to confirm the warrants.

When asked whether drugs or weapons were inside the Honda, Snyder allegedly did not provide a clear answer.

The deputy then conducted an open-air sniff around the vehicle with his K-9 partner. The dog allegedly gave a positive alert for the odor of a controlled dangerous substance.

Deputies searched the Honda and allegedly found a small metal rod, also described as a push rod, with blackened ends and white residue on the center console between the driver’s seat and the front passenger seat.

Based on his training and experience, the deputy alleged the item was consistent with drug paraphernalia commonly used to pack, position or scrape suspected crack cocaine inside a glass pipe.

Snyder allegedly told deputies he did not know what the object was and denied keeping that type of item in his vehicle. According to the charging documents, deputies noted Snyder had allegedly been found in possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia during the earlier traffic stop 22 days earlier.

The metal rod was submitted to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for testing, according to the report.

Deputies arrested Snyder for driving without a license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

During a search incident to arrest, Grabill allegedly discovered a Venmo credit card inside the breast pocket of Snyder’s shirt. The card displayed another person’s name.

When asked who owned the card and why it was in his possession, Snyder allegedly did not answer.

The card was seized as evidence. Investigators subsequently charged Snyder with theft of another person’s credit card based on the alleged discovery.

Court records show Snyder was arrested July 27, 2026, and later released after posting a $1,500 unsecured personal bond. He is scheduled to appear for trial Sept. 11, 2026, in Calvert County District Court.

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