He was arrested last week during a traffic stop.
Ricky Ray Hinton (Photo From Frederick County Sheriff’s Office)
Frederick, Md (KM) A Hagerstown man was arrested in Frederick County last week following a traffic stop.
The Sheriff’s Office says Tuesday, January 2nd, deputies pulled over a vehicle operated by Ricky Ray Hinton, 41. Searching his vehicle. they located a loaded handgun. 60.3 grams of crack cocaine, 1.2 grams of a powdery substance; and the drug ecstasy. .
Hinton was taken into custody, and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis); possession of drugs with intent to distribute; having a loaded firearm in a vehicle; possession of a firearm with a felony conviction; illegal possession of a firearm; and illegal possession of ammunition. .
Authorities say Hinton is prohibited from owning a firearm due to previous felony convictions in 2002 and 2017.
He’s currently being held without bond at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
By Kevin McManus