Two men from Oakland and Kitzmiller were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from Garrett County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Maryland State Police, according to an April 16 statement from Sheriff Bryson Meyers.
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address drug-related offenses and maintain public safety. The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office promotes community well-being by addressing crimes such as trespassing and drug possession while encouraging public involvement in crime prevention, according to the official website.
During the April 16 operation in Kitzmiller, a Maryland State Police K-9 unit was deployed for a scan of the vehicle. The dog alerted officers, leading to a search that uncovered methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and related paraphernalia. As a result of this investigation, Allen Scott Sweitzer, 43, of Oakland was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Philip Blair Saville Jr., 38, of Kitzmiller was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of crack cocaine. Both individuals were transported to the Garrett County Detention Center for processing.
Sheriff Meyers said: “On April 16, 2026, The Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, with the assistance of Garrett County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Maryland State Police, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Kitzmiller… A subsequent search led to the recovery of Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine, and related paraphernalia.”
The sheriff’s office extends its operations across all areas within Garrett County—including Oakland—by gathering tips about criminal activities or suspicious behavior through community cooperation according to its official website. It also collaborates with residents by offering rewards for information leading to arrests according to its official website.
As part of its mandate as a law enforcement agency dedicated to community security and crime prevention according to its official website, the sheriff’s office provides services including arrests like those announced this week. Officials continue urging members of the public who have information about illegal activity or suspicious incidents in their communities—whether along major routes like Garrett Highway or elsewhere—to come forward.
