Local busted on intent to distribute coke charges

Kenneth Bowman

Port Republic, MD – On Sept. 4, Deputy V. O’Donnell conducted a vehicle stop, at South Solomons Island Road/Parkers Creek Road in Port Republic on a vehicle he observed travelling with an expired registration plate. 

The driver, Kenneth Bowman, 51 of Clements, was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was charged and arrested for possession of a narcotic with intent to distribute (cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) not marijuana (cocaine) and possession of CDS paraphernalia (small bags). 

Bowman was also issued a traffic citation for driving a motor vehicle with an expired registration.

According to a court docket summary, Bowman was released on $25,000 bail. He has a preliminary hearing in District Court tentatively scheduled for Sept. 30.