On Tuesday, September 8, 2015, Cpl. K. Hunt responded to the area of Route 5 at Whirlwind Rd for a traffic complaint.
Cpl. Hunt located the vehicle, a blue passenger car, and witnessed several minor traffic violations.
Cpl. Hunt initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Rt. 5 at Indian Bridge Rd and made contact with the driver, Jennifer Jo Tharpe, 31, of Great Mills.
A probable cause search resulted in the recovery of Methadone and Alprazolam.
Ms. Tharpe was placed under and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance of Schedule 2 and Schedule 4. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner