Officers with the Frederick Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 200 Blk of W South St just after midnight on 01/28/2017. While speaking with the driver, Gregg Alan Hamms of the 12000 Blk of Little Elliot Dr - Hagerstown, Officers could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Hamms admitted to having a small amount of marijuana on him and was placed under arrest and searched incident to arrest. The vehicle was then searched and a suitcase containing approximately 3 pounds of marijuana was found in the back seat of the vehicle. The passenger, Brandon Christopher Martin of the 2000 Blk of Huntwood Ct, was also placed under arrest at this time. Both Hamms and Martin were later transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for further processing.
Arrestees:
Gregg Alan Hamms
DOB: 12/14/1989
Charges: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Possession with intent to distribute marijuana within 1000 feet of a school zone, Conspiracy to Possess with intent to distribute marijuana within 1000 feet of a school zone, possession of marijuana > 10grams
Brandon Christopher Martin
DOB: 12/16/1990
Charges: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Possession with intent to distribute marijuana within 1000 feet of a school zone, Conspiracy to Possess with intent to distribute marijuana within 1000 feet of a school zone, possession of marijuana > 10grams
Case Report # 2017-007291
Arresting Officer: Cpl Kevin Meyer
Press Release Author: Cpl Kevin Meyer
PIO: Michelle Bowman