Drug Bust At Pasadena Royal Farms Seizes Cocaine: Police

PASADENA, MD — Police made a drug arrest outside a Pasadena Royal Farms on Monday evening. Authorities seized 31 bags containing 22.09 grams of suspected crack cocaine in the process. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also recovered $708 and a suboxone strip, which is a patch intended to help ween people off opioids.

The incident led to the arrest of Alyssa Joy Bamberger of Sykesville. Bamberger, 22, faces a felonious charge of possessing a drug with the intent to distribute it. She is also up against a count of possessing a drug that is not marijuana, which is a misdemeanor.

Police say a 17 year old was also involved. Officers gave the minor a juvenile citation.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department arrived at the 2500 Mountain Road scene around 7:45 p.m. Police took Bamberger to their central booking office before releasing her on recognizance the next day.

Bamberger's cases does not yet list a trial date.

Anne Arundel County has resourced for residents battling drug abuse. Locals can call the Department of Health at (410) 222-7095 or visit a Safe Station.

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