Stop in Glen Burnie leads to drug and firearm seizures, Baltimore man’s arrest

GLEN BURNIE, MD. — A traffic stop in Glen Burnie on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Baltimore man and the seizure of a loaded handgun and a significant amount of illegal drugs, according to police.

The incident occurred on Oct. 30 around 10:40 a.m. when officers stopped a black Infiniti SUV in the area of Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard and Marley Station Road. During the stop, officers located and seized approximately 64 grams of suspected MDMA, 86 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 51 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, as well as various drug paraphernalia, $1,120 in cash and a loaded 9mm Polymer 80 handgun.

The driver, identified as Eddie Arthur Johnson, 48, of Baltimore, was arrested and faces multiple charges related to drug possession and firearms violations.

Authorities have not released additional information regarding Johnson’s charges or upcoming court appearances.