Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack Trooper M. Johnson initiated a traffic stop on Saturday, September 5th at 11:15 p.m. on a black passenger car on Rt. 5 and Golden Beach Road.

A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of marijuana.

The driver, James Austin Sayers, 23, of Severn, was placed under arrest and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana and CDS Possession – Paraphernalia.

He was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing and later released.