PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Prince Frederick man is facing drug charges after Calvert County Sheriff’s Office detectives alleged a narcotics K-9 alerted to his vehicle during a traffic stop, leading investigators to recover what they identified as a crack cocaine pipe containing suspected cocaine residue, according to court documents.
Cordell Tyrone Sollers, 40, of Prince Frederick, was charged in the District Court for Calvert County with possession of a controlled dangerous substance other than cannabis and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Court records show Sollers was released on his own recognizance following his arrest on July 9, 2026.
According to the statement of probable cause, detectives assigned to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) had received information during the summer of 2026 alleging Sollers was possessing and distributing cocaine in Calvert County. According to the probable cause statement, detectives noted Sollers was already known to the DEU through prior investigations and numerous law enforcement contacts involving suspected controlled dangerous substance activity.
On July 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., detectives observed Sollers driving a black Honda Accord near the Walmart at 150 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. According to charging documents, detectives observed that the vehicle’s registration had expired in May 2025. The Honda also reportedly had significant front-end damage, including a missing front bumper.
Investigators followed the vehicle as it traveled through the Walmart parking lot before entering the Wendy’s parking lot at 170 Solomons Island Road, where detectives initiated a traffic stop. A woman was riding in the front passenger seat and was not charged in connection with the incident.
According to the probable cause statement, Sollers immediately became agitated after the stop and attempted to enter the Wendy’s restaurant. Detectives asked both occupants to exit the vehicle so an open-air K-9 sniff could be conducted.
A detective deployed his K-9 partner, Rico, who conducted an open-air sniff of the Honda. According to court documents, Rico gave a positive alert to the odor of controlled dangerous substances, providing detectives with probable cause to search the vehicle. Rico is trained and certified in the detection of narcotics odors.
During the search, detectives reported finding a metal pushrod containing a white residue inside the front passenger door pocket immediately adjacent to where Sollers had been seated. Based on his training and experience, the detective stated that metal pushrods are commonly used as paraphernalia to smoke crack cocaine. He further reported the residue appeared consistent with crack cocaine.
Charging documents state detectives described Sollers as becoming increasingly loud, argumentative and disrespectful after the paraphernalia was discovered. He was taken into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center without further incident.
Sollers is scheduled to stand trial on Aug. 24, 2026, in the Calvert County District Court.