Two held on drug charges

By Staff Report
Published: February 16, 2010

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The Marianna Police Department reported two unrelated drug arrests Saturday and Sunday.
The first occurred Saturday during a traffic stop on Kelson Avenue.
According to Lt. Francis Davis of the Marianna police, an officer pulled over a Ford truck driven by Justin Cole Glenn, 26, of Marianna, after he allegedly ran a stop sign.
Glenn was subsequently searched and arrested after officers allegedly discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his possession. After a search of the vehicle, officers found about 71 grams of marijuana, digital scales, plastic bags and other drug paraphernalia, according to a press release about the arrest.
Glenn is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The second drug arrest occurred on Sunday during a traffic stop on Green Street. Officers did not say in the press release why they pulled over the Toyota passenger car driven by Emerson Young, 29, of St. Petersburg.
A police canine was deployed and Young was arrested after a vehicle search was conducted. Young was allegedly found to be in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance (crack cocaine), and possession of drug paraphernalia.