On Nov. 21 at 1 a.m., an off-duty Charles County Sheriff’s officer initiated a traffic stop near Leonardtown Road and Route 488 after observing a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner.
Upon approaching the car, the officer smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath. In addition, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. A computer check revealed the driver, Charles Brian Curtin, 39 of Mechanicsville, had a suspended driver’s license.
Curtin was arrested at which point officers discovered a half pound of marijuana inside his car. Curtin was charged with possession with intent to distribute and traffic related offenses.