Mechanicsville Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin After Traffic Stop in Prince Frederick

July 3, 2018
Joseph R. West, 29, of Mechanicsville

Joseph R. West, 29, of Mechanicsville

On Friday, June 29, 2018, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Corporal Oles of the the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 near Main Street in Prince Frederick for traffic violations.

Because of several criminal indicators a K9 scan was requested.

As the driver, Joseph R. West, 29, of Mechanicsville stepped out of the vehicle the K9 officer observed him kick something under it.

A syringe containing suspected heroin was located and West was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Joseph R. West, 29, of Mechanicsville

Joseph R. West, 29, of Mechanicsville