PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A routine traffic stop for a non-operational headlight led to drug possession charges against a Waldorf man after Maryland State Police reported discovering multiple pieces of suspected crack cocaine paraphernalia in his vehicle. David Aloyious Baker, 60, faces three misdemeanor charges following his Sept. 16, 2025, arrest.
According to charging documents filed in Calvert County District Court, Trooper Williams was conducting routine patrol on southbound Route 4 at Route 231 around 12:27 a.m. when he observed a black Toyota Camry bearing Maryland registration traveling with a non-operational headlight. The trooper initiated a traffic stop in the area of Route 4 and Route 231.
Upon making contact with Baker, who was identified through his Maryland driver’s license, Trooper Williams observed what he recognized as drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle. Court records indicate the trooper saw a glass controlled dangerous substance smoking device with burnt residue suspected to be crack cocaine.
When asked about the item, Baker reportedly told the trooper it belonged to someone else whom he had just finished providing a ride to. Based on the visible paraphernalia, Trooper Williams asked Baker to exit the vehicle to conduct a probable cause search, which Baker complied with.
The vehicle search revealed additional items described as drug paraphernalia throughout the car. Officers located a second glass smoking device with a copper filter and burnt residue suspected to be crack cocaine in the driver’s side door pocket. Trooper First Class Kreczmer also reported discovering a Dr. Pepper can containing burnt residue suspected to be crack cocaine during the search.
Baker was placed under arrest at approximately 12:48 a.m. and transported to Calvert County Detention Center. All suspected controlled dangerous substances and paraphernalia were packaged and processed in accordance with Maryland State Police policy. The incident was recorded on both in-car camera systems and body-worn cameras.
Baker faces three charges, including possession of controlled dangerous substances not cannabis and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Maryland law, CDS possession carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and a $25,000 fine for a first offense. Each paraphernalia charge carries up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Court records show Baker posted a $1,000 unsecured personal bond and was released following his initial appearance on Sept. 16. The Public Defender’s Office for Calvert County entered its appearance the same day and is representing Baker in the proceedings. Defense counsel has filed motions for a speedy trial and discovery in preparation for trial.
A trial is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of Calvert County District Court. The State’s Attorney’s Office for Calvert County is prosecuting the case.
This case is among several recent incidents cited by law enforcement as part of ongoing drug enforcement efforts in Southern Maryland. Baker’s case will proceed through the court system, with both video and physical evidence available for use in prosecution.
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These people think that, by driving at night, they can elude the cops. That’s why they call it “dope”.