WCSO Press Release - Oct. 21, 2019

Incident: Possession of Cocaine and Fentanyl with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 18 October 2019
Location: 1200 block of Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Robert H. Thompson II, 45, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 18 October 2019 at 10:00 AM, a deputy stopped a vehicle in which Robert Thompson was a passenger in the 1200 block of Parsons Road. After observing indicators of criminal activity from Thompson, the deputy summonsed a WCSO Drug K-9 team to the scene. Following a positive alert for the odor of illegal drugs, the deputy began a search of the vehicle and located a small amount of cocaine where Thompson had been sitting. Further search of Thompson revealed additional baggies of cocaine and fentanyl hidden inside an Icebreakers Mint container in his pocket.
The deputy placed Thompson under arrest and transported him 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 Thompson in the Detention Center without bond. Following a District Court Bond Review, Thompson remained in a no bond status.
Charges: Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of Fentanyl with the Intent to Distribute