St. Leonard Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Firearm After Traffic Stop

December 29, 2017
Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard - photo from 2016 arrest

Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard – photo from 2016 arrest

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.

Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard

Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard

Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard - photo from 2016 arrest

Matthew Truitt, 25 of St. Leonard – photo from 2016 arrest