Bradenton Beach police arrested Michael Brown, 19, of Bradenton, July 25 on a charge of possession of marijuana over 20 grams with intent to sell and three counts of possession of a forged or stolen ID.
A Bradenton Beach arrest report states Officer Kyle Orms observed Brown driving without wearing a seat belt and initiated a traffic stop in the 300 block of Gulf Drive South.
Orms then noticed a smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle, according to the report.
And, a search of the vehicle found three driver’s licenses from different states with Brown’s name.
A check of Florida Department of Law Enforcement databases showed the licenses were fraudulent.
The vehicle also held one large bag and several smaller containers of what appeared to be marijuana, as well as a scale. Orms field-tested the substances, which tested positive for marijuana.
Brown was arrested for alleged possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of possession of a false ID.
He was transported to the Manatee County jail in Palmetto.
If convicted of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana with intent to sell, a third-degree felony, Brown could face up to five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.
If convicted of possession of a fake ID, a third-degree felony, Brown could face a jail sentence of up to five years with a fine of up to $5000.
If convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia, Brown could face 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Brown was released on an $8,000 bond July 26.
His arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.