A Holmes Beach police officer arrested a Lakeland resident April 29 on two third-degree felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and possession of over 20 grams of marijuana.
The officer stopped Armani Edoizin, 22, for driving a vehicle after hours on the shore at Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive.
During the traffic stop, the officer saw a mason jar containing marijuana. Officers later weighed the marijuana at 39.8 grams at the Holmes Beach Police Department.
The officer searched the vehicle and found a bag with several Xanax pills that were not prescribed.
The officer issued Edoizin citations for driving on the beach and driving with a suspended license, then transported him to the Manatee County jail. Edoizin was released the same day after posting $3,000 bond.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, May 21, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
A third-degree felony charge can carry up to 5-year prison and/or probation sentences, as well as a $5,000 fine.
— Ryan Paice