Deputy in Charles County Recovers Stolen Handgun

May 17, 2018
Garland Scott Thompson, 36, of Texas

Garland Scott Thompson, 36, of Texas

On Friday, May 11, 2018, at 5:13 p.m., Officer L. Hamilton of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway at Route 5 in Waldorf.

Upon making contact with the driver, Officer Hamilton learned there were firearms inside the car. Three firearms were located, two of which were reported stolen from another state.

The driver, Garland Scott Thompson, 36, of Texas, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen guns and illegal transport of firearms.

Garland Scott Thompson, 36, of Texas

Garland Scott Thompson, 36, of Texas