Traffic stop leads to list of drug, firearm charges for Salisbury man

SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury man is behind bars on numerous drug charges following a traffic stop.

Last week, deputies with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle in the area of Route 13 and North Pointe Drive. A search was conducted of the vehicle, and as the back seat passenger stepped out of the vehicle, a pat down for weapons was conducted. Police say a firearm was found in the pocket of the passenger, identified as 24-year-old Christopher Ronnell-Forewell Gale, at which point he tried to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended and resisted arrest, but was eventually placed into handcuffs.

Gale was found in possession of a 9mm handgun loaded with 16 rounds in the magazine, 2.12 grams of heroin, 7.13 grams of crack cocaine, and marijuana, on his person. A digital scale was also found in the vehicle near where Gale was seated. Gale is prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous criminal convictions.

Gale was held without bond on a list of drug and firearm related charges, in addition to resisting arrest and obstructing and hindering.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as 36-year-old Kevin Ford, was charged on a criminal citation for possession of marijuana greater than 10 grams.