LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 13, 2024) – On Saturday, February 10, 2024, Robert Doral Harrod, 36, of Lexington Park, MD, was arrested following a traffic stop conducted by Patrol Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

 

During proactive traffic patrol on Great Mills Road, deputies witnessed a traffic violation committed by the driver of a 2020 Ford Escape and initiated a stop. The driver, identified as Talmadge Jones, 51, of Lexington Park, MD, was found to be wanted for an open warrant and was arrested.

 

A passenger, identified as Robert Doral Harrod, 36, of Lexington Park, attempted to conceal his identity and items within the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered a loaded handgun and cocaine. An investigation revealed Harrod, due to the criminal conviction of a disqualifying crime, is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Harrod was arrested and charged with Felony Firearm Possession, Illegal Possession of a firearm and ammunition, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis and related charges.

 

Deputies transported both men to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center.