Arrest Made for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS); Other Offenses - News Release

NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912


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Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901


January 22, 2012 (8:52 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Martyn Pierre Viger, 22, of Takoma Park, Maryland, for possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of CDS marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, use of a handgun in a felony, and firearm/drug trafficking.

On January 20, 2012, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the unit block of Lee Avenue for a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) complaint. When officers approached the building, there was a strong odor of burnt marijuana that could be smelled. Entry into the building was made and the odor became more intense as officers approached the defendant’s apartment door. Officers were stationed outside the widow to the defendant’s apartment while other officers knocked on the door. The officer who was outside the apartment window saw the defendant, later identified as Viger, open the casement window and toss items on to the ground. The officer retrieved the items, which included a digital scale with marijuana residue, approximately an ounce of marijuana and a loaded Lorcin 380 pistol.

Viger was arrested, taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Officers applied for a search warrant of Viger’s apartment, which was subsequently granted. Takoma Park Police Department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit executed the search warrant and found additional amounts of high-grade marijuana densely packed in a zip-lock container. Minus the container, and its plastic packaging, the marijuana had a gross sealed weight of approximately 258.4 grams. Additional items of paraphernalia were located inside the apartment. A large sum of cash was also seized.

This case is on-going and additional search warrants are pending.