ย On January 16, 2011 at 9:58 p.m., TFC M. B. Adams initiated a traffic stop in the area of Maryland Route 5 and Busy Corner Road in Mechanicsville on a black Lincoln LS for a traffic violation.

Upon making contact with the operator of the vehicle, Brett William Harman, 21 of Mechanicsville, TFC Adams detected the odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search of Harmanโ€™s vehicle was performed revealing CDS and CDS Paraphernalia in the driverโ€™s side door compartment.

Harman was arrested for Possession of CDS and CDS Paraphernalia and transported to the St. Maryโ€™s County Detention Center where he was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.ย