Fugitive Arrested on Drug Charges in Talbot County

TALBOT COUNTY, MD - On December 2, 2025, deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff's Office arrested Cian Demetrius Pridgen. Pridgen is a 40-year-old resident of Washington, DC.

The arrest was made pursuant to a fugitive warrant issued by the District of Columbia. The warrant charges Pridgen with possession of a controlled substance.

Following the arrest, Pridgen was transported to the Talbot County Central Booking facility for processing. He subsequently made an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

Pridgen is currently being held pending an extradition hearing.

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