WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing multiple charges, including evidence tampering and drug paraphernalia possession, after allegedly swallowing suspected crack cocaine during a police encounter at a park and ride lot. Bradley Alvin Goldsborough, 48, was arrested following the early morning incident, which authorities say began as a suspicious vehicle check.
According to charging documents, the incident occurred on Sept. 13, 2025, around 2:52 a.m. when Deputy J. Logan was patrolling the Mattawoman Beantown Park and Ride at 3220 Mattawoman Beantown Road. Goldsborough’s red Chevrolet Cruze was reportedly parked in the back corner of the lot, backed in next to another vehicle in a way that limited its visibility from the road.
Police noted that the vehicle’s placement appeared suspicious due to the lack of other cars in the area at that hour. When Deputy Logan approached the passenger door, he observed a witness attempting to stuff copper scouring pads into her purse. Based on his training and experience, the deputy recognized copper scouring pads as paraphernalia commonly used in drug pipes to smoke crack cocaine.
During a probable cause search of the vehicle, Goldsborough initially refused to exit and allegedly attempted to discard a suspected drug-smoking pipe from his pocket, according to the report. When ordered out of the vehicle, Goldsborough allegedly resisted and put something in his mouth. Despite repeated commands to open his mouth, he allegedly swallowed the item, which officers believed to be evidence.
Charging documents state that Goldsborough claimed he had put a donut in his mouth. However, the witness told officers they were preparing to smoke crack cocaine and that Goldsborough was holding the drugs until they could use them. Emergency Medical Services was called to evaluate Goldsborough, but he reportedly declined assistance or transport to a hospital.
Goldsborough faces three misdemeanor charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia, altering physical evidence in a criminal proceeding, and obstructing and hindering. The evidence tampering charge carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The paraphernalia charge carries up to one year in jail and a $500 fine, while the obstruction charge carries up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Court records show Goldsborough was released on his own recognizance on Sept. 13, 2025, after waiving his right to an attorney. A trial is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Charles County District Court.
The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County is prosecuting the case. All proceedings will take place in Charles County District Court in La Plata.
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