A Waldorf woman faces three misdemeanor charges after a glass pipe, described by an officer as commonly used to inhale controlled dangerous substances, was discovered in her waistband during a search at the Charles County Detention Center following her arrest for outstanding warrants.
Deshanna Katrice Washington, 40, of Waldorf, was arrested on September 10 and charged in Charles County District Court with delivering a controlled dangerous substance in a place of confinement, possessing drug paraphernalia, and knowingly possessing contraband in a place of confinement, according to court records and charging documents.
The charges stem from an incident in which Charles County sheriff’s officers responded to a Waldorf residence for an alleged break-in.
According to the probable cause statement, the interaction resulted in Washington being arrested on outstanding warrants and transported to the detention center, where a correctional officer allegedly discovered the pipe.
According to the probable cause statement, deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at 9:19 a.m. on September 10 at 9:19 a.m. for a report of a breaking and entering in progress.
An officer discovered Washington outside the house wearing a tube top, trousers, and slippers. The officer stated that Washington began making claims that “did not make sense” and was informed she couldn’t go while officers investigated.
The charging paperwork does not identify Washington as the suspect in the claimed breaking and entering, and the court record does not show a breaking-and-entering charge against her.
When Washington allegedly tried to flee, the officer grabbed her left wrist, according to the probable cause statement. The officer stated that Washington attempted to pull away, causing him to draw her closer to him.
According to the document, the officer stated that Washington fell to the ground and allegedly kept actively fighting arrest before authorities could take her into custody.
The officer stated that Washington was asked for her identity because he recognized her facial traits and suspected her of being involved in a months-old attack. According to court documents, a warrant for Washington’s arrest was issued on April 19 in connection with the suspected attack. According to records, another warrant was issued on July 28 for a theft accusation.
According to the statement of probable cause, communications personnel identified Washington based on a recent jail photograph and informed officers that she had potential warrants with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
After communications confirmed Washington’s active warrants, another officer conducted what the charge complaint characterizes as a thorough check of her person. Authorities reported finding no contraband during the search.
Washington was subsequently sent to the Charles County Detention Center for processing.
Investigators said the alleged contraband was discovered after Washington entered the holding center.
The probable cause statement states that a jail officer searched Washington during the screening procedure and discovered a glass pipe in her waistband.
The arresting officer stated that, based on his training, expertise, and experience, he identified the gadget as a device for inhaling controlled dangerous chemicals. The officer seized ownership of the pipe and turned it over to property for evidence.
According to court documents, Washington was charged with providing a controlled hazardous substance, possessing drug paraphernalia, and knowingly possessing contraband in a place of confinement.
Washington appeared for a bond hearing on Sept. 10 and was released on her own recognizance with no monetary bail, according to District Court records.
The trial is slated for October 27 in Charles County District Court.
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