Clay Andrew Burris, 28, of Dameron, and Cassandra Dorothy Foard, 28, of Lusby, are facing new drug charges in Calvert County after deputies said another traffic-related encounter led to suspected controlled substances and paraphernalia being found inside a vehicle.
The July case stands out because both had already been tied to a separate June incident, according to the charging details. For now, the story sits between two court files, two stops, and questions about what the evidence will show.
What Deputies Say Happened During the July Stop
On July 1, 2026, a Calvert County deputy stopped a white Chevrolet Malibu near Solomons Island Road and Sweetwater Road in Lusby. The deputy said he was watching traffic near Route 4 and Calvert Cliffs State Park when he noticed an inoperative front-passenger headlight.
The deputy identified Burris as the driver and Foard as the passenger, then told them the stop was being recorded on his body camera. Burris reportedly did not have his Maryland license with him and said his passport was somewhere inside the vehicle.
While Burris searched, the deputy said he saw an unmarked black capsule on the floorboard between Burris’ feet. After other deputies arrived, the capsule was allegedly gone, and the search later turned up cut straws, burnt foil, and black capsules.
What Burris and Foard Allegedly Told Deputies
Deputies said Burris was searched and found with one cut straw containing suspected heroin residue tucked into the waistband of his boxers. Foard was allegedly found with a cut straw in her pocket and a paper fold she described as “horse tranquilizer.”
Police wrote that Foard invoked her rights and said she did not want to speak without a lawyer present. Later, while asking about the legal process, she allegedly made spontaneous statements that the capsules in the makeup bag belonged to her.
Burris waived his rights, according to the deputy, and allegedly said he and Foard were “both just users” with “an addiction problem.” That statement does not erase the charges, but it gives the case a clearer human and public health angle.
How the June Cocaine Case Fits In
The earlier case came from June 3, 2026, at the Wawa on Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick. Foard faces possession of a controlled dangerous substance and 3 paraphernalia counts, while Burris faces the same drug charge and 4 paraphernalia counts.
A deputy reported seeing a white Chevrolet passenger car traveling south on Route 4 with a driver-side brake light out. The attempted stop moved toward Route 4 and Stoakley Road, then into the Wawa parking lot, where both occupants appeared nervous.
A Maryland State Police K-9 team later scanned the vehicle and allegedly gave a positive alert. During the search, deputies reported cut straws, burnt tin foil, black capsules, and white powder, with several items collected for Maryland State Police laboratory testing.
Endnote
Debate around this Calvert County case should not stop at capsules, straws, and traffic stops. Burris’ alleged statement that he and Foard were “both just users” with “an addiction problem” pushes the issue toward treatment, accountability, and repeat contact with police.
The next chapters are already on the calendar. The July cases are set for trial on August 18, 2026, while Foard’s June preliminary inquiry is July 27 and Burris’ is August 10, leaving lab testing and court review to sort the facts.