On Nov. 16, Shannon Ashley Cronin, 21 of Lusby, was attempting to enter the St. Mary’s County District Courthouse in Leonardtown. For the security and safety of the courthouse, all persons entering the building are subject to search.
Cronin placed her purse on the scanner and the District Court Bailiff noticed what appeared to be a knife inside of her purse. Cronin confirmed she was carrying a knife in her purse. As the bailiff went to retrieve the knife from Cronin’s purse, he observed a small bag of suspected marijuana.
Cronin was detained until deputies arrived and subsequently charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana).