Great Mills Woman Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Jail After Arrest On Warrants In St. Mary’s County

GREAT MILLS, Md. — A Great Mills woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say drugs and paraphernalia were discovered both during her arrest and after she was taken into custody at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

Tiffany Michelle Eckloff, 35, of Great Mills, was arrested May 1, 2026, following a reported domestic disturbance and the discovery of outstanding warrants, according to court documents.

According to the statement of probable cause, deputies responded to the 22000 block of Saint Johns Circle in Great Mills for a disturbance. Upon arrival, Eckloff was identified through a photograph and confirmed to have three active bench warrants. She was taken into custody at the scene.

Before being placed in a patrol vehicle, Eckloff was searched incident to arrest, where controlled dangerous substances or paraphernalia were initially found, according to the report.

Deputies then transported her to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. While entering the secure facility, she was asked if she had any drugs or paraphernalia on her person and denied having any, authorities said.

A correctional officer later conducted a search and located a small red plastic straw hidden in Eckloff’s right sock. The straw contained a white powdery residue on both ends, according to charging documents.

Investigators said Eckloff later told authorities the straw was used to ingest crushed Xanax, which she said had been prescribed to her. However, officials noted the substance found in the straw appeared to be a dry white powder.

Eckloff is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of contraband in a place of confinement, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance while confined.

Court records show she was released on recognizance on May 2, 2026.

A trial officer scheduling hearing is set for June 1, 2026 in St. Mary’s District Court.

Under Maryland law, possession of contraband in a place of confinement and possession of drugs while confined each carry penalties of up to three years in prison and fines of up to $1,000, while standard possession charges can carry up to one year in jail.

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