Oakland man charged with cocaine possession after traffic stop

Deputies say a K-9 alerted to the vehicle on Walnut Bottom Road Monday night, Oct. 26.

GCN Staff· Oct. 31, 2026, 9:25 a.m. ·1 min read

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Booking photo of Randolph William Ruffner — Image: Garrett County News graphic; Photo: Garrett County Sheriff's Office

Garrett County Sheriff's deputies arrested an Oakland man on a cocaine charge after a traffic stop Monday night, Oct. 26.

Randolph William Ruffner, 67, was stopped along Walnut Bottom Road for traffic violations around 10 p.m., according to the Sheriff's Office. A K-9 scan of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert, and a subsequent search turned up crack cocaine, deputies said.

Ruffner was charged with possession of cocaine. He was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center, where he was later released on personal recognizance.

Charges are allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sources: Garrett County Sheriff's Office; https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountysheriff/posts/pfbid0t89owWvA5kryhsCpgStgGPo4pJvu3PDKbWT1mumjvZy56LQSNe9AnKV3KTrtKReal See this story on Facebook →

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