At 12:36 am, on Saturday, March 10, TFC Quade stopped a white Ford Escort on Rt. 235, in the area of Rue Purchase Road in Lexington Park for exceeding the posted speed limit. Contact was made with the driver, 17 year old male, of Great Mills and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath.
During the course of the traffic stop, the driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
Contact was also made with the passenger, a 17 year old male, of Great Mills. TFC Quade observed in plain view marijuana on the passenger and in the vehicle.
A search incident to arrest revealed the passenger was in possession of marijuana and subsequently arrested for possession of marijuana. Both juveniles were transported to the Leonardtown Barrack and processed. They were released to their parents.
Both cases are being referred to Juvenile Services.