Catonsville man charged after traffic stop, foot chase and seizure of drugs, guns

MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — A late-night traffic stop in Millersville led to the arrest of a Catonsville man after officers said they found suspected drugs and an unserialized gun in his vehicle.

According to police, on April 13, at about 11:20 p.m., officers stopped a Honda Accord for a registration violation near Old Mill Road and Veterans Highway.

After additional investigation, officers requested a Controlled Dangerous Substance K9 to the scene.

Police said a search of the vehicle was conducted after the K9 gave a positive alert. As the driver exited the vehicle, police said he fled on foot but was taken into custody nearby.

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Officers reported recovering 40.91 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, five pills of suspected Adderall, 1 pound and 14.95 ounces of suspected marijuana, and an unserialized P80 9mm handgun loaded with 16 rounds, along with an additional empty 30-round extended magazine.

Police identified the suspect as Jayden Derrell Smith, a 20-year-old man from Catonsville.

Smith now faces charges.