WALDORF, Md. – On February 25 at 4:25 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf after observing the registration plates on the vehicle were covered.
Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation led to the recovery of marijuana and a loaded firearm with a 15-round magazine inside the vehicle.
A check revealed the driver was prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of an active protective order. Rashad Wallace Crowder, 31, of Waldorf, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm, transporting a loaded firearm in a vehicle, violation of a protective order, and other related charges.
On February 26, a district court commissioner ordered Crowder could be released from the Charles County Detention Center after paying 10 percent of a $4,500 bond.
Officer Heishman is investigating.
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This is another perfect example of why gun control legislation is primarily hurting legal gun owners and perspective legal gun owners. Criminals and underage youth who should not be in possession of a gun don’t give a hoot about the legislation. They are going to find a way to have a gun, and in most circumstances, for what reason. This case is about a guy who had already been restricted from having a gun as a result of a protective order. He is stopped by officers for hiding his license plates, is indulging in marijuana and is carrying a loaded gun. Yet, he is able to be released on a mere $4,500.00 dollar bond. Was his car confiscated? Or does he get released to get back in the same car and drive away? What do you suppose are the chances he gets another gun. I don’t pretend to have the perfect answer, but not letting him out of jail could be a start. Tougher and more stringent consequences for breaking the law has got to carry some weight. If not, then the only ones being punished are those who for the most part are responsible gun owners.
Active protective order loaded weapon in possession and many other charges, and he got out by paying a portion of the bond is insane. Commissioner needs to be gone. Proves that a protective order is a worthless piece of paper. LEO’s are good at catching and charging dangerous individuals. Prosecutors need to stop plea bargaining. Judges need to ensure a fair trial. When/if the accused is found guilty, the Judge’s sentence should reflect his/her commitment to protect the law-abiding citizens.
Russ Dobson & Home Boy; You’ve said it very well but the problem is not the judges or the politicians, it’s the voters. Until they want to learn the truth and get away from their ignorance, the laws down here will never change.
It’s a dangerous circular disaster: The voters vote for democrats, the democrats appoint judges and make laws that favor their voters and reduce the punishments for crimes and then the politicians pander to the voters. Personally, I don’t ever see Maryland going back to its pro-life, moral ways…
Loose gun legislation and sloppy gun owners are why it is so easy for people to obtain guns, even though they are prohibited to own them. He was released because he didn’t create an issue when arrested, at least not enough to merit a mention in the article, and you cannot legally just jail someone that hasn’t been to trial, and who isn’t considered a significant threat. And CCWAM, being anti-abortion isn’t moral, rather it’s just a matter of opinion that women should not be in charge of their own bodies. Please do your research and before you unleash your white-nationalist ultra-conservative opinions. Constantly having to correct you is exhausting.