Fruitland Police Department Press Releases 3-15-12

DATE & TIME: March 9, 2012 @ 1322 hours
INCIDENT: Possession of CDS
LOCATION: 206 North Fruitland Blvd
CASE NO.: 2012-0319
PERSON CHARGED: Mario E. Morton Age 42
ADDRESS: Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
CDS Possession (Marijuana)
Paraphernalia
Open Container of Alcohol

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

SYNOPSIS: On March 9, 2012 at 1322 hours, a Fruitland officer was conducting a foot patrol in the area of 206 N. Fruitland Blvd and observed a vehicle parked in the Fire Lane. As the officer approached the vehicle he observed an occupant to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage, in violation of the City of Fruitland ordinance. The above named suspect was placed under arrest and as a result was searched incident to arrest and was found to be in possession of a bag of suspected Marijuana and a smoking device. The suspect was transported to WCDC and released to Central Booking without further incident.

DATE & TIME: March 8, 2012 @ 1655 hours
INCIDENT: Distribution of CDS
LOCATION: South Camden Avenue
CASE NO.: 2012-0315

PERSON CHARGED:
1) Devin L Waters Age 19
2) Robert M Davis Jr Age 49

ADDRESS:
1) Crisfield, Maryland
2) Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession with Intent to Distribute (Crack Cocaine)
CDS Possession (Not Marijuana)
Paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

SYNOPSIS: On March 8, 2012 at 1655 hours, a Fruitland officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle being operated by suspect #1 for 2 observed violations. During contact with the vehicle occupants, the officer became aware of the presence of criminal activity and requested assistance by the Fruitland Police K-9 Unit. A K-9 sniff of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in a positive alert for the presence of the odor of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. A probable cause search led to the discovery of a significant quantity of suspected Crack Cocaine concealed inside of the vehicle and a quantity of suspected Marijuana concealed on the passenger (suspect #2), along with a smoking device. The driver and passenger were both arrested and transported to WCDC without incident and released to the custody of Central Booking.