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Frederick Man Charged With Possession Of Cocaine

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- A Frederick man has been released on bond after he was alleged found with about 200 grams of cocaine in a bag he allegedly tossed from his car.

Roosevelt Harris, 29, is charged with cocaine possession and distribution.

The News-Post of Frederick reports that Maryland State Police pulled Harris over on Saturday after intercepting a call from a wiretap on his phone. He alleged led troopers on a short chase and threw drugs from his vehicle.

A search warrant was obtained from Harris' home, where authorities say they found 30 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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