Suspect accused of multiple charges

Edward James Richardson, 65, of Clinton, was arrested after a search and seizure of his motel room led to police discovery of controlled dangerous substances, paraphernalia, and an imitation firearm, despite Richardson’s former felony convictions.

According to the affidavit of probable cause by Officer Calvin Ramirez, Clinton Police obtained a search warrant for Richardson’s room at the Motel 6 bas…