On May 14, 2025, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class (DFC) James Bradley, during his routine patrol, identified a vehicle with visible equipment violations. DFC Bradley initiated a traffic stop on Eastbound Rt. 50 & Outlet Center Drive in Queen Anne’s County. Upon stopping the vehicle, DFC Bradley identified the driver as William Hemsley. While conducting the traffic stop, DFC Bradley noticed controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in plain view inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and 24 capsules of suspected heroin and fentanyl, alongside various other CDS and paraphernalia was located.
Hemsley was arrested and charged accordingly with multiple drug offenses.