LA PLATA, Md. (April 27, 2010) - The La Plata Barrack of the Maryland State Police (MSP) today released the following incident and arrest reports.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On April 20 at approximately 1913 hours, Trooper B. Sorenson was traveling southbound U.S. Route 301, north of Route 228 when he observed a silver Honda Civic with the driver not restrained by a seat belt. Trooper Sorenson stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Knwanta Raymond Washington, 24 of Suitland, when he detected an odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Washington was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On April 22 at approximately 1106 hours, TFC W. Posey was on routine patrol traveling southbound on U.S. Route 301, north of Pierce Road when he observed a gray Ford Crown-Victoria with dark window tint. TFC Posey stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Eric La Mont Moss, 20 of La Plata, when he detected the odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Moss was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.