Fentanyl and Oxycodone Recovered During Traffic Stop Near Youghiogheny Drive

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: 

On October 27, 2026, just after midnight, deputies stopped a vehicle along Maryland Highway near Youghiogheny Drive for traffic violations. During the course of the traffic stop a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was utilized and conducted a scan of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert. 

A search of the vehicle and occupants resulted in the recovery of Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, Oxycodone, and drug paraphernalia. 

As a result, the following individuals were arrested: 

Alisha Lynn Bowman, 43 years old, Fort Ashby, West Virginia 
• Possession of Oxycodone 
• Possession of Buprenorphine 
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

Jeremy Edward Sweitzer, 44 years old, Oakland 
• Possession of Fentanyl 
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

Both Bowman and Sweitzer were transported to the Garrett County Detention Center, where they were released on their own recognizance after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.

Created 10/30/2026 10:17am
Last Updated 10/31/2026 12:30pm