At 4:17 p.m. Oct. 24, TFC Linger observed a vehicle being driven by Charles Edwin Compton, 19, of Bryans Road. From past encounters with Compton, TFC Linger knew he did not have a license and his privilege to drive was suspended.
A check through MVA indicated Compton’s license was still suspended. The vehicle was stopped on Rt. 5 at Route 249 in Callaway. Upon stopping Compton immediately exited the vehicle.
As TFC Linger was talking to Compton, the passenger, Kristel Ann King, 22, of Leonardtown, got out and ran back towards TFC Linger.
Compton then reached into the vehicle, grabbed a bag and attempted to flee the scene on foot.
After a short chase, Compton was apprehended. A search of the bag revealed cocaine and CDS smoking devices.
Upon arrival back at the scene, a witness advised that King was observed hiding something in the yard of a nearby residence. A smoking device containing cocaine was located.
Both Compton and King were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Compton was also charged with driving while suspended and driving without a license. Both were taken to the detention center and held pending a bond review.