A Tuesday evening traffic stop in Frederick County has resulted in the arrest of a Baltimore man and the seizure of a large quantity of suspected cocaine, per a press release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the stop, which occurred on Route 340 near Route 180, led to the discovery of more than 13 ounces of the narcotic and multiple drug-related charges against the driver.
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According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy initially pulled the vehicle over for an equipment violation around 8:30 p.m. on July 15. Suspicious behavior prompted the deputy to call for a K9 unit, which alerted positively to the presence of drugs. A subsequent search revealed multiple bags containing a total of approximately 385 grams of suspected cocaine.
The driver, identified as 25-year-old Donta Shawn Allen of Baltimore, was taken into custody and transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. He is charged with felony possession with intent to distribute cocaine, misdemeanor cocaine possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Allen is currently being held without bond as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Residents may notice increased patrol activity as deputies continue their enforcement efforts along the Route 340 corridor.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office press release.
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