Cocaine found on Catonsville man after trying to alter drug test

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On May 7, 2018 Deputy Ridgely responded to District Court for the report of a subject altering a drug test.

The Correctional Deputy advised while watching the subject later identified as Brian Melkus, 32, of Catonsville take the court ordered drug test, he observed Melkus attempting to shield his body in an attempt to hide what he was doing. It was determined Melkus had someone else’s urine attached to his body in an attempt to alter the test. Once Melkus was transported back to the jail and searched again, it was determined he had cocaine concealed on his persons.

Melkus was charged with Alter Drug/Alcohol Test, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Cocaine), Possession Contraband- Place of Confinement, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.