Northern Michigan man stopped for speeding says he has 2 oz of pot, MSP finds 5 pounds
Michigan State Police said a man admitted to having 2 ounces of pot in the back of his car but troopers found 5 lbs. (MSP)
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Police in northern part of the lower peninsula said a man who was stopped for speeding admitted to having 2 ounces of marijuana in the trunk but police found significantly more.
MSP said a car was stopped heading south on I-75 in Otsego County on May 4 for speeding. The driver, a 33-year-old man from Decatur, said he didn't have any identification.
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He was asked to step out of the car and a trooper searching him found a Michigan identification card in his pants. When they ran his name, it was discovered he had a warrant out of Mackinac County.
At this point, the man said there were 2 ounces of marijuana in the back of the car. In Michigan, possession of 2.5 ounces or less is legal.
Michigan State Police said a man admitted to having 2 ounces of pot in the back of his car but troopers found 5 lbs. (MSP)
However, police found much more than that. When the trooper opened the back of the car, there was nearly five pounds of marijuana in at least two large sealed bags.
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The driver, who was not identified, was arrested for the outstanding warrant. Additional charges for the improper transportation of marijuana and driving with a suspended license are pending.
In Michigan, possession of marijuana for personal use of more than 5 ounces is a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500 for a first offense.
Michigan State Police said a man admitted to having 2 ounces of pot in the back of his car but troopers found 5 lbs. (MSP)