Man Breaks Into Cannabis Dispensary

A 20-year-old was found breaking into a cannabis dispensary in Bowie. He faces several charges, according to Bowie Police.

By Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff

Apr 30, 2026 4:04 pm EDT

According to police, officers received notice of a burglary in progress at Salvera Recreational and Medical Cannabis Dispensary, located in the 4200 block of Northwest Drive, early on Sunday morning. (Photo courtesy of the Bowie Police Department)

BOWIE, MD — A 20-year-old has been arrested after Bowie police officers found him inside a cannabis dispensary at 4:55 a.m. Sunday.

According to police, officers received notice of a burglary in progress at Salvera Recreational and Medical Cannabis Dispensary, located in the 4200 block of Northwest Drive.

They found Ricardo Esh inside with a large amount of cannabis and multiple cannabis products in his possession. Esh was taken into custody and transferred to the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro.

Esh has been charged with burglary, destruction of property and theft.

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