December 5th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
On Wednesday, Patrol Deputies with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office observed a motor vehicle operating in an unsafe manner on Interstate 68, Cumberland, MD. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and were able to observe the operator ( Joan Lee Samuels, 57 of Johnstown, PA) to be showing signs of impairment. Deputies administered standardized field sobriety testing and subsequently placed Samuels under arrest. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately $3,000 worth of suspected Heroin . Samuels was transported to the District Court Commissioners Office where she was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff in lieu of $5,000 bond. Deputies were assisted by Officers of the Cumberland Police Department.
Samuels was later released after posting bond.
Charges;
Driving While Impaired
Driving While Impaired by Drugs and/or Alcohol
Possession of a Controlled Substance Not Marijuana
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
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