On Sunday, March 22, at 1:13 p.m., Tpr. A. Oyler initiated a traffic stop on a Silver SUV Route 5 at Morganza Turner Road for a minor traffic violation.
The driver, Ludwig J. Scott, 37, of Glen Burnie, advised Tpr. Oyler that he did not have a driver’s license and the vehicle was a rental.
Tpr. Oyler had Scott step out of the vehicle to await disposition on the rental vehicle. While waiting, Scott asked Tpr. Oyler to retrieve an item from the vehicle. While retrieving the item, Tpr. Oyler observed suspected marijuana in the vehicle.
A probable cause search was conducted and produced additional marijuana and a loaded semi-automatic firearm. Tpr. Oyler contacted the Maryland Gun Center, who advised Scott had been previously convicted of a CDS related felony and prohibited from possessing firearms.
Scott was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, CDS-Possession of Firearms, Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction, Knowingly Altering Firearm ID Number, and Possessing a Handgun in Vehicle. He was also issued numerous traffic citations.
Scott was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner (15-MSP-010190).