Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Robert Riddick, 35, March 13 on a second-degree felony charge for alleged possession of cocaine with intent to sell.
Riddick also was charged with a third-degree felony for alleged possession of dextroamphetamine, a controlled substance, as well as two first-degree misdemeanors for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia and less than 20 grams of marijuana.
The arrest began with a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Gulf Drive.
An officer smelled marijuana from inside Riddickâs vehicle and saw two marijuana cigarettes and a rolling tray with a leafy green substance, according to a police report.
Riddick had a state medical marijuana card, but the cannabis was not in its original packaging, so the officer had him gather the items to confirm they came from an authorized treatment center.
Also, police searched the vehicle and found plastic bags containing marijuana and cocaine, a digital scale, a measuring cup, plastic bags and adextroamphetamine, for which Riddick had no prescription.
The officers confiscated the paraphernalia and substances, as well as cell phones found with the items, then arrested Riddick, who was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day without bond into the county Pretrial Release Services Program.
He pleaded not guilty March 14.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree felony charge includes up to 15 years in prison, 15 years of probation and a fine of up to $10,000.
Punishment for a third-degree felony charge includes up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a fine of up to $5,000.
Punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, May 3, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.