Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop In Waldorf, Jaquan Allyn Wright
Jaquan Allyn Wright

WALDORF, Md. – On March 14 at 9:14 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on St. Charles Parkway and Gallery Place in Waldorf after observing a traffic violation.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana and raw marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of marijuana and a loaded firearm which was not registered.

Jaquan Allyn Wright, 26, of Waldorf, was arrested and charged with transporting a loaded firearm in a vehicle. On March 15, a district court commissioner released Wright on personal recognizance.

Officer Vanover is investigating.

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.

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  1. Responsible gun owners must know .understand , obey laws rules and regulations in regard to guns ..
    Also you can not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any mind altering drug be that drug illegal or legal …MJ is a mind altering drug …and impacts the senses and reaction ability … fact

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