Ride-Share Passenger Arrested for Drugs, Firearm

Anne Arundel County police say the passenger was dealing narcotics and had a loaded handgun.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:06pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a loaded handgun magazine against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the dangerous items seized from a ride-share passenger.A ride-share passenger's loaded firearm and narcotics stash expose the risks drivers and passengers can face.Baltimore Today

A ride-share passenger in Linthicum, Maryland has been arrested and charged after the driver called 911 to report that the passenger had a gun and was dealing drugs. Police say they seized a loaded handgun, suspected heroin/fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone pills, and marijuana from the passenger, identified as Montarius Wise of Baltimore.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the potential risks and dangers that ride-share drivers and passengers can face, with the presence of firearms and drug dealing activity posing a serious threat to public safety. It also raises questions about ride-share company policies and driver training around handling such situations.

The details

According to police, the ride-share driver went into a business on Elkridge Landing Road in Linthicum around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday to call 911 and report that the passenger in his vehicle had a gun and was dealing drugs. Officers arrived on the scene and the passenger, Montarius Wise, complied with orders to exit the vehicle. Police say they seized a loaded handgun from Wise's waistband, as well as suspected heroin/fentanyl, cocaine, six oxycodone pills, and marijuana.

  • The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Montarius Wise

A 31-year-old Baltimore resident who was the passenger in the ride-share vehicle and was arrested for possession of a firearm and narcotics.

Anne Arundel County Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the 911 call and arrested the passenger.

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What’s next

Montarius Wise is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks to face charges related to the firearm and narcotics found in his possession.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of ride-share companies having clear policies and training for drivers on how to handle potentially dangerous situations, as well as the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the ride-share industry to promote public safety.