Felon From Hagerstown Busted With Drugs, Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says

What started as a routine traffic stop in Frederick County landed a convicted felon back behind bars for drug and weapon offenses, authorities announced on Monday.

Ricky Ray Hilton Jr.
Photo Credit: *Frederick County Sheriff*

Zak Failla

01/08/2024 3:27 p.m.

Hagerstown resident Ricky Ray Hilton, Jr., 41, was caught red-handed with a loaded gun and a host of drugs during a stop in Frederick, after he committed a violation while driving through Frederick, according to the sheriff's office.

During that subsequent stop, deputies say that they seized more than 60 grams of crack cocaine, 1.2 grams of a white powdery substance, and ecstasy from the inside of Hilton's

Officials made note that Hilton was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous criminal convictions between 2002 and 2017.

Hilton was arrested and charged with:

2 counts of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) - not cannabis;
CDS possession with intent to distribute;
CDS possession of firearms;
Loaded handgun in a vehicle;
Firearm possession - felony conviction;
Illegal possession of a firearm;
Illegal possession of ammunition.

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