On February 6, 2011 at 3:15pm, TFC A. J. Malaspina was on patrol in the 37000 block of Asher Road in Mechanicsville in an attempt to locate a wanted subject.
While patrolling the area TFC Malaspina observed a white Ford Crown Victoria occupied with numerous subjects, with one subject matching the description of the wanted individual. Upon making contact with the occupants, Spencer J. Goedecke, 19, of Mechanicsville was apprehended on an outstanding Bench Warrant.
While serving the warrant, TFC Malaspina observed in plain-view CDS. Information provided by the occupants of the vehicle, resulted in the arrest of a juvenile male 17, of Mechanicsville for Possession of CDS. An additional search of the vehicle resulted in the arrest of Dale Lee Buckler, Jr., 19, of Brandywine. Both the subjects related to the warrant and Mr. Buckler were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged accordingly.
The juvenile male was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and charged prior to being released to a guardian pending further action by juvenile services.