Pasadena Man Charged With DUI, Drug Trafficking: Police

PASADENA, MD — A half-pound of marijuana was reportedly found in the pickup truck of a Pasadena man stopped for driving erratically, authorities say. On Friday, Maryland Transportation Authority Police found the drugs after arresting a man who was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

An MDTA Police officer stopped Mark Robinson, 39, from Pasadena, for allegedly driving a 2012 Ford F-150pickup truck erratically on Hawkins Point Road near Chemical Road in Baltimore City. During a search of the truck, officers turned up 274 grams of marijuana. Authorities said they believe Robinson intended to sell the drugs.

Robinson was charged with speeding, DUI, negligent driving, possession of marijuana and possessing a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute.

After processing, officers took Robinson to the Baltimore City Central Booking and Intake Facility. After seeing a court commissioner, he was released with a court date for Dec. 3.

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