(Havre de Grace, MD) – A traffic stop by a Maryland state trooper on I-95 early this morning led to the recovery of suspected cocaine, cash and weapons and the arrest of an Anne Arundel County man on felony drug charges.
The accused is identified as Michael J. Jackson, 28, of the unit-block of College Creek Terrace, Annapolis, Md. He is charged with importing cocaine into the state, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of cocaine. Additional charges are pending. Jackson is currently being held in the Harford County Detention Center on $50,000 bond.
At about 1:00 a.m. today, a Maryland state trooper assigned to the JFK Highway Barracks stopped a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with Maryland tags for traffic violations on southbound I-95 in Harford County. A scan of the vehicle by a State Police K-9 unit alerted troopers to the presence of drugs in the car.
Troopers conducted a probable cause search of the car and found five ounces of cocaine, with a street value of $5,000. Troopers also found more than $14,500 in cash hidden inside the car. The driver, identified as Jackson, was placed under arrest.
Members of the Maryland State Police Drug Enforcement Division were notified of the arrest and initiated a follow up investigation that led to the issuance of two search and seizure warrants. Later this morning, state troopers, along with officers from the Annapolis Police Department and the Metro Area Drug Task Force, comprised of Maryland State Police, University of Maryland Police, and Greenbelt Police, served the warrants on Jackson’s home and another residence on Belle Court in Annapolis.
In Jackson’s home, police found three shotguns, four rifles, two handguns, and various drug packaging materials used for individual drug sales. They also found an additional $20,000 in cash. The search warrant served on Belle Court did not result in the recovery of additional contraband.
The investigation is continuing.
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ReplyDeleteLet's stop everyone. There is bound to be more people out there breaking our laws. We just need to root all of them out. Then, our world will be a nice place to live.
ReplyDeleteAnon 9:12, just the jacked up crown vics and caprices. AND the thugs wearing dark hoodies with 3 layers of shirts under and black jeans. It is summer time.
ReplyDeleteI actually know this guy and he has been trouble since high school. Here's a thought though, he will be back out, possibly before this is posted and will more than likely walk because he will rat out the bigger fish. The system fails because police are not given the means to keep the little fish AND go after the big ones. The big people need to be imprisoned but if the smaller guy/ gal knew they were going to prison for a minimum of 10 years with no plea deals and no chance of early release they just might consider getting a real job.
ReplyDeleteMichael Jackson in the news again!!!!
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