March 5th, 2014 by WCBC Radio
CDS Arrest
While on patrol in the Maryland Ave. area an officer observed a vehicle traveling when the operator of the vehicle threw a lit cigarette out the window onto the ground. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was contacted. The operator was identified as Michael Ford. While talking with the operator and his passenger he observed them to be nervous. Due to the way the occupants were acting a K-9 scan was requested by the officer. K-9 Barney and his handler responded to the scene. K-9 Barney provided a positive alert to the vehicle for the presence of illegal narcotics. The occupants were removed from the vehicle and the vehicle was searched. The officer located three small baggies of marijuana in the center console of the vehicle. The Ford admitted that the marijuana was his and he then placed under arrest. He was transported to the station where he was issued a Criminal Citation for his violation and released pending trail in District Court.
Michael Steven Ford Age: 37 Ridgeley, WV.
Charge: Possession of Marijuana under 10 grams
District Court Arrest Warrant Served
Wayne Eugene King Age: 41 Baltimore, MD.
Charge: Violation of Probation
King was taken for a Bond Hearing and held in the ACDC without Bail.
Richard Lee Mellott Jr. Age: 42 Cumberland, MD
Charge: Parole Retake Warrant
Mellott was taken to WCI and released to their custody.