From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers:
On May 22, 2025, around 7:00 pm, deputies stopped a vehicle along the 8000 block of Friendsville Road for traffic violations, which led to Felony charges for Possession of Crack Cocaine. During the course of the traffic stop, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was utilized and conducted a K-9 scan of the vehicle, resulting in a positive alert. A subsequent search of the vehicle and occupants by Deputies and Detectives with the Narcotics Task Force resulted in the recovery of approximately 17 grams of crack cocaine, having a street value of approximately $1,700.00, morphine, tramadol, and drug paraphernalia.
As a result, the following individuals were arrested and charged for the drug violations: Janice Louise Sweitzer, 51 years old, Deer Park, Possession with intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Morphine, Possession of Tramadol, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Michaela Lynn Warsaw, 30 years old, Oakland, Possession of Crack Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Brittney Leigh Ashby, 32 years old, Possession of Crack Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All three were arrested and transported to the Garrett County Detention Center.
Sweitzer was released on an unsecured bond, and Warsaw and Ashby were released on their own recognizance after they all appeared before a District Court Commissioner.
Sheriff Meyers stated, “The Sheriff’s Office will continue to work diligently to investigate controlled dangerous substance violations and will continue to provide resources and investigative efforts to seize illicit drugs from entering our communities. Patrols will continue throughout Garrett County, and Detectives with the Narcotics Task Force will be working closely with deputies and K-9 officers to reduce the drug flow entering Garrett County and provide a safe place for our residents to live.”
The Garrett County Narcotics Task Force is a cooperative enforcement effort between the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office and the Garrett County State’s Attorney’s Office. Individuals can report suspected drug activity by leaving an anonymous tip at 301-334-7240 or by visiting the Garrett County Crime Solvers website.