WCSO Press Release 8-3-12

Incident: Possession of Marijuana / Driving Under the Influence
Date of Incident: 30 July 2012
Location: Tilghman Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Derek Allen Largent, 30, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 July 2012 at 3:58 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed an individual that appeared to be slumped over behind the wheel of his vehicle at a red light on Tilghman Road in Salisbury. The deputy watched as the light turned green without any response from the operator. The deputy approached the operator, Derek Largent, and woke him up while discovering that Largent had his vehicle in drive with his foot on the brake. During the initial contact with Largent, the deputy suspected that Largent was under the influence of something. Based on the lack of an odor of alcohol, coupled with the discovery of marijuana and prescription pills in the possession of Largent, the deputy suspected impairment by drugs.

Sobriety testing was administered which culminated in the arrest of Largent. An examination was completed by a Drug Recognition Expert that concluded that Largent was under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Largent refused to submit to a blood test when requested.

The deputy transported Largent to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Largent in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Driving Under the Influence of CDS