A routine traffic stop in Frederick County has led to the arrest of a Cumberland man and the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine, intensifying concerns over the continued spread of dangerous narcotics on Maryland roadways.
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On the night of July 8, a deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle on westbound Interstate 70 near New Design Road for an equipment violation. Suspecting criminal drug activity, the deputy summoned a K9 unit, which allegedly detected the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle uncovered 33 containers of suspected fentanyl totaling approximately 45.7 grams and 12 containers of suspected cocaine weighing about 8.4 grams. The suspected drugs were found concealed on the passenger, per FCSO.
The passenger, identified as 38-year-old Thomas Smallwood of Cumberland, Maryland, was arrested on the spot. Smallwood is currently under supervision for a previous armed robbery conviction in Baltimore City from 2022 and is being held without bond at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Authorities have charged Smallwood with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including possession of a large amount of fentanyl and intent to distribute both fentanyl and cocaine. The case remains under investigation, and residents with information are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Drug-related arrests like this one underscore the ongoing risk fentanyl poses to communities in Frederick County and beyond. Residents should remain alert and report any suspicious activity to help law enforcement continue its crackdown on illegal drug trafficking.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office press release.
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