Michael Wade Blackistone, 41, of Lexington Park
On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m. on , police initiated a traffic stop after witnessing an equipment violation on a 2005 Chevrolet Express van.
Following the stop a K9 scan of the vehicle and occupants produced a positive alert for the detection of narcotics.
A subsequent search resulted in the discovery of an amount of cocaine concealed in a wallet belonging to Michael Wade Blackistone, 41, of Lexington Park.
Mr. Wade was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center to face a charge of CDS: Possession Not Marijuana; the second occupant of the vehicle was released.
