April Marie Quade, 29, of Mechanicsville
April Marie Quade, 29, of Mechanicsville, is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of CDS paraphernalia following an April 23, 2026 arrest in St. Mary’s County, according to court documents.
The charges stem from a traffic stop that occurred around 9:11 a.m. on April 23, 2026, on Loveville Road near Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. According to a statement of probable cause, a Maryland State Police trooper observed a white Chevrolet Tahoe traveling without a front license plate and later determined the displayed registration did not match the vehicle.
Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Patrick Wayne Wood II. Trooper T. Eckrich of the Maryland State Police responded to assist at the scene. During the stop, Wood reportedly told troopers that there was drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle but said he did not have any illegal drugs on him.
Quade was identified as the front seat passenger. According to charging documents, troopers observed a black purse on the passenger-side floorboard. Quade told the trooper the purse belonged to her.
Based on the driver’s statement, troopers conducted a search of the vehicle. The search revealed “one (1) glass smoking device containing suspected cocaine” inside Quade’s purse, according to the report.
Investigators stated that, “through training, knowledge, and experience,” the substance was identified as cocaine, a Schedule II narcotic. Authorities reported that Quade was advised of her rights, which she “knowingly understood and waived.”
According to the report, Quade told troopers she “forgot the glass smoking device was inside her purse.” She was placed under arrest at approximately 9:49 a.m. and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
Quade appeared before a District Court commissioner later that day and waived her right to an attorney at the initial appearance. She was released on personal recognizance with conditions, including appearing in court as required and not using or possessing controlled dangerous substances without a prescription.
