PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – According to court records from the District Court of Maryland for Calvert County, a routine welfare check at a Wawa convenience store in Prince Frederick on October 27, 2024, led to the arrest of 30-year-old Joshua Alan Dalrymple on multiple drug-related charges. Responding officers documented that Dalrymple was found in his vehicle with visible drug paraphernalia, prompting a search that ultimately resulted in his detention.
At approximately 2:58 a.m., Deputy Campbell of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office approached a blue Toyota Camry parked with its engine running in front of the Wawa located at 305 Market Square Drive. Per the Statement of Probable Cause filed in court, Dalrymple was found in the driver’s seat, initially unresponsive. Upon being awakened, he lowered his windows to communicate with the deputy, who then observed a red cylindrical pipe, commonly associated with drug use, along with visible white powder residue, suspected to be narcotics-related.
The official statement notes that, when asked to exit the vehicle, Dalrymple reportedly exhibited additional signs of drug involvement. The ensuing search of the vehicle uncovered more drug paraphernalia, including syringes and an improvised glass smoking device, commonly used for heroin and crack cocaine. Additionally, a black backpack contained a plastic vial with suspected heroin residue, further intensifying the investigation.
Court records indicate that Dalrymple was subsequently transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), specifically heroin, along with eight counts of possession of CDS paraphernalia. In the arrest report, Deputy Campbell documented that Dalrymple admitted to using heroin earlier in the day. All evidence, including the suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia, was cataloged and sent to the Maryland State Police Laboratory for analysis.
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has acknowledged the growing issue of drug-related incidents within the community, reinforcing their commitment to public safety through increased patrols and welfare checks in high-traffic areas. Dalrymple’s case, detailed in court filings, highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address the pervasive impacts of drug abuse on the community.
Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com
No hope for this Nation…Drugs have taking over…smh
About 10 years to late. Sheriff’s were too focused on speeding and “window tint” tickets instead of culling the drug epidemic in the community.
Stop the drugs at the border. We don’t make the drugs here in the United States. OK thdiscuss, South America, China, North Korea I. Ran and all those other people are bringing this into our country. Joe Biden, you’re a joke and the rest of you. People are scum.