Lexington Park Traffic Stop On Three Notch Road Results In Drug Possession And Evidence Tampering Charges

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A routine K-9 training detail along Three Notch Road turned into a brief pursuit and arrest after a driver allegedly failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, then continued to drive after police initiated a traffic stop. When police conducted a successful traffic stop, it culminated in multiple controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and evidence-related charges. The incident, involving a dark Cadillac and occurring near Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, unfolded on Dec. 26, 2025.

Police report that a K-9 unit conducting training off Three Notch Road observed a dark Cadillac fail to move to the farthest lane while passing an emergency vehicle with active emergency lights, as required by Maryland law. Officers noted there were no other vehicles on the roadway that would have prevented a safe lane change.

According to court documents, a traffic stop was initiated at Pegg Road and Three Notch Road. The vehicle initially stopped; however, as officers exited their patrol car, the Cadillac allegedly continued through the intersection. Police followed and conducted a subsequent stop on Pegg Road, which was described as successful.

Law enforcement identified the driver as Samuel Tony Bryant Jr., 39, of Lexington Park. During the encounter, officers reported observing a white, powdery substance on and around Bryant. Police further allege that Bryant crushed a Keno card containing a white, powdery substance in his right hand.

Officers requested Bryant exit the vehicle. As he did so, police allege he dropped and attempted to discard two Keno cards containing a white, powdery substance. Additional white, powdery material was reportedly located on the vehicle’s floorboards and on the passenger seat. Bryant was placed under arrest and advised of his Miranda rights, according to police records.

According to court documents, Bryant has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of CDS paraphernalia and altering physical evidence.

Court records show he was released on a $2,500 bond on Dec. 26, 2025. A trial date is scheduled for Feb. 26, 2026.

Under Maryland law, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) is generally a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year of incarceration and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of CDS paraphernalia is punishable by a fine of up to $500. Altering physical evidence is classified as a felony and carries a maximum penalty of up to three years of incarceration and/or a fine of up to $10,000.

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