Drug Arrest – On Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6:42pm, TFC N. E. Gresko conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Camry in the area of Maryland Route 246 and Kay Drive for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, which was occupied three times, TFC Gresko positively identified all occupants. While speaking with the occupants, the odor of burnt marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle. Subsequently, a probable cause search of the vehicle and its occupants was performed. The search of the occupants was met with negative results, however, the search of the vehicle revealed CDS and CDS Paraphernalia in a book bag containing various items. Arrested for Possession of the CDS was the driver of the vehicle, Nichole Corine Underwood, 21, of Leonardtown who claimed possession of the book bag and the items within it. Ms. Underwood was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (1282004839)

 

Drug Arrest – On Friday, May 11, 2012 at 12:39am, Cpl. M. W. Laney conducted a traffic stop on a BMW passenger vehicle in the area of Maryland Route 235 and Corporate Drive in Lexington Park. Upon approaching the vehicle, contact was made with Michael Thomas Ashley, 26, of Washington, D.C. While speaking with Mr. Ashley, Cpl. Laney detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath as well as the faint odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Mr. Ashley was required to exit the vehicle for standardized field sobriety on the scene of the stop, which he was unsuccessful in passing and subsequently placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. A search incident to arrest of Mr. Ashley’s person revealed CDS – Marijuana concealed in aluminum foil which was held in his pants pocket. Additionally, a NCIC / METERS check revealed that Mr. Ashley’s driving privileges were suspended. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged accordingly and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (1282004851)

 

Drug Arrest – On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:38pm, Tpr. S. M. Morton conducted a traffic stop on a blue Nissan in the area of Maryland Route 5 and New Market Road in Mechanicsville for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, contact was made with Chad Howard Brown, 18, of