Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm in Vehicle During Traffic Stop: On May 9 at 2:09 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Lancaster Circle. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed a passenger in the car was in possession of a firearm. The driver was issued citations and the passenger, Atemkeng Henrick Bezezuh, 31, of Waldorf, was arrested and charged with transporting a firearm illegally. On May 9, a district court commissioner released Bezezuh on personal recognizance. Officer Gordon is investigating.