A man facing a murder charge is accused of having a homemade knife in his possession at the Union County Jail.

Jamel Dwayne Good, 29, was charged Thursday by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with carrying or concealing a weapon. He has been placed on “lockdown” at the jail, meaning he must remain in his cell and has lost privileges such as using the telephone, sending and receiving letters and having visitors.

Good is accused of killing his girlfriend, 31-year-old Maria Fernandez, on Sept. 3. Ms. Fernandez’ skeletal remains were found in a remote area near Carlisle on Jan. 7. Good was arrested on Feb. 9. He was denied bond during a hearing on March 4.

A report said jail officers entered Good’s cell block Wednesday to secure the doors after Good and another inmate took showers. One officer became suspicious after Good walked immediately to his bed area and sat down. The officer walked over to Good and asked him for his shirt. He then asked Good to lift his sleeping mat. The report said Good became very nervous and hesitant. Good lifted the mat and the officer found a white plastic object about two inches long. It was the handle of a spoon that had been sharpened to a very fine and sharp point that could be used for stabbing. The report said this weapon is called a shank in jailhouse terms.

Drug charges

A Union man faces drug charges after a traffic stop by police.

Eric Maurice Salter, 33, of 197 Sims Drive, was charged Wednesday by the Union Public Safety Department with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within one-half mile of a school or park and driving under suspension.

A passenger in Salter’s car was charged with possession of marijuana.

A report said narcotics officers were on Union Boulevard near Horseshoe Circle when they saw a white Chevrolet Impala with chrome wheels. They knew Salter had been driving the car and he had a suspended driver’s license. They stopped the car and took Salter into custody.

A Chapstick tube containing crack cocaine was found in the seat of the car.

Salter had $1,060 which also was seized. According to his booking sheet from the Union County Jail, Salter is unemployed.

Marijuana charges

Marquez Dean Kershaw, 20, of 257 Duncan Ave., Buffalo, was charged Monday by the Union County Sheriff’s Office with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana within one-half mile of a park.

A report said narcotics officers were doing surveillance at Buena Vista Apartments on Rice Avenue when they saw a person make a marijuana purchase. Based on this information, officers signed a search warrant for the apartment. They found around four ounces of marijuana inside. It was determined the marijuana belonged to Kershaw, who was staying in the apartment with his girlfriend. The apartment is within one-half mile of Union County Stadium. The report said $62 in cash also was seized from Kershaw. He also is unemployed, according to his jail sheet.

The report said Salter has a record of prior drug arrests.