Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Samuel Romero, 32, Feb. 17 on a third-degree felony for possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis and a second-degree felony for possession of psilocybin mushrooms with an intent to sell.
Romero also was charged with a second-degree misdemeanor for driving without vehicle registration.
A Holmes Beach Police Department officer ran a license plate for a suspicious vehicle and found that it was not registered, so he conducted a traffic stop.
The officer spoke with the driver, Romero, who said the vehicle was not registered and belonged to a family member.
The officer asked if there were any drugs or weapons in the vehicle and Romero presented him with a kitchen knife, marijuana and a pipe.
The officer called for backup and searched the vehicle after another officer arrived, finding bags with 21.6 grams of marijuana and 41 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, as well as a digital scale.
The officers arrested Romero and transported him to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Feb. 18 after posting $3,120 bond.
Conviction on a second-degree felony is punishable with up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, while a third-degree felony is punishable with up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, March 11, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.