Worcester County Sheriff’s Office ~ ARRESTS

On April 22, 2014 at approximately 2205 hours a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy observed a white BMW driving northbound on Route 113 in the area of Brick Kiln Road with the passenger side tail light out. 

The Deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Justin Alex Byron, age 30, of Boston Massachusetts. 

 While speaking to Byron the Deputy detected the odor of Marijuana coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.  A search was conducted and a bag of suspected Marijuana was found in the driver’s side door.  Mr. Byron was placed under arrest for possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.


      Mr. Byron was released on a criminal citation pending a trial in Maryland District Court.


On April 23, 2014 at approximately 1740 hours a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on patrol in the area of southbound Route 610 in the area of Route 113 Whaleyville, Worcester County, Maryland. 

 The Deputy observed a white Chevrolet pickup truck cross the northbound lanes of traffic, run off the roadway, and strike a large ditch.  The Deputy observed the operator, who was identified as Bryce Joseph Butler age 20 of Whaleyville, Maryland continue to push the gas pedal in attempt to drive out of the ditch.
              

The Deputy asked Mr. Butler to exit the vehicle. Upon speaking with Mr. Butler it was determined that Mr. Butler was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance.  T

he Deputy recovered heroin, hypodermic needles, and a digital scale from Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler was charged with possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Mr. Butler was transported to the District Court Commissioner and is awaiting trial.

Lt. Edward C. Schreier

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office