Two Men Arrested for Large-Scale Narcotics Possession in Hagerstown, Vernon Traffic Stops

Two separate drug-related arrests occurred following traffic stops in the U.S. In Hagerstown, Maryland, Roate Terrell Wilmer, 25, was arrested after deputies found 150 capsules of suspected fentanyl weighing 79 grams in his possession, and he faces multiple drug charges including possession with intent to distribute. In Vernon, Connecticut, Marcus Richards, 41, was arrested after police discovered a large quantity of narcotics during a traffic stop, including 132 wax folds of fentanyl, over 8 grams of fentanyl in a plastic bag, nearly 80 grams of powder cocaine, 9.3 grams of crack cocaine, and $4,675 in cash. Richards initially resisted but was persuaded to exit the vehicle; he was charged with possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, operation of a drug factory, interfering with an officer, and failure to display license plates. Both cases involved the use of police K-9 units that detected narcotics, and both suspects have prior drug-related offenses or warrants. These incidents highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat narcotics trafficking through traffic stops in different states.