On Friday, December 22, 2017, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Trooper Stull from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south of Broomes Island Rd. in Port Republic for traffic violations.
A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and no marijuana was found.
A Remington Rife was located inside the vehicle.
The Maryland Gun Center was notified and they advised that Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous charges.
Truitt was placed under arrest and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.