WCSO Press Release Mar. 23, 2017

Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 23 March 2017
Location: 5000 block of Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Daniel Jacob Brittingham, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 23 March 2017 at 11:38 PM a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Daniel Brittingham after observing Brittingham driving erratically. Upon contacting Brittingham, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within his vehicle. During a subsequent search, the deputy located a clear plastic container that held what was recognized as marijuana. Further search revealed 17 individually wrapped baggies that each contained a brownie. Upon inspection of the brownie, the deputy determined they were laced with marijuana.
Further search also revealed digital scales.
Due to the amount of marijuana located, in conjunction with the individual packaging of the marijuana brownies, Brittingham was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute.
The deputy transported Brittingham to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Brittingham in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS