April 27th, 2017 by WCBC Radio
On April 26th, 2017 at approximately 10:45PM Deputies of the Allegany County Sheriff's Office were on patrol in the area of Georges Creek in Midland. Deputies observed a 2 door Pontiac with an equipment violation traveling south bound. A check of the registration revealed that the tag did not belong on the make and model of vehicle that it was being displayed on. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop and the driver attempted to elude deputies on several back roads throughout the Lonaconing area with disregard to oncoming vehicles and traffic laws.
The vehicle subsequently came to a stop on Douglass Avenue in Lonaconing near the Garrett County line. The driver and sole occupant was identified as 32 year old Joshua Travis Smith of Westernport. Smith was arrested and the vehicle was impounded. Pursuant to the arrest deputies located several controlled dangerous substances and CDS paraphernalia. Troopers from the Maryland State Police assisted in the incident.
Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance not Marijuana x 3
Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Failing to Yield Right of Way
Unauthorized Display of Reg. Plates
Driving Without License
Failing to Obey a Traffic Control Device x 4
Traveling in Excess of the Speed Limit x 3
Attempting to Elude Police
Displaying Reg. Plates from Another Vehicle
Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Unsafe Lane Change
Driving on the Right Half of the Roadway
Reckless Driving
Negligent Driving
Driving Revoked
Smith was held on a $5,000 bond.