SALISBURY, Md.- A Salisbury man has been arrested following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in the area of Snow Hill Road and Route 13 Bypass.
Maryland State Police said that while en route to the scene of the crash, troopers received reports that the driver of the vehicle was attempting to run away. Upon arrival, MSP say troopers located the suspected driver, later identified as Maurice Lawrence Ruarke, 49, and had reason to believe he was under the influence of alcohol.
Through the course of detaining Ruarke, police say a clear plastic baggie containing 9.4 grams of suspected powder cocaine was found at his feet. MSP say the baggie was observed to be dry, while the ground was wet from rain.
Police said Ruarke was subsequently found to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest, although he refused all tests.
Ruarke was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, cocaine and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, in addition to several traffic charges.
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