Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
On Saturday, May 16,
2020, at approximately 3:47 AM, Officer M.R. Fields observed a silver Cadillac
fail to stop at the red light at the intersection of Thompson Drive and East
Main Street. Officer Fields stopped the Cadillac for the violation. As he
approached to speak with the driver, he noticed a strong odor of marijuana
coming from the vehicle. Based on his observations, Officer Fields asked the
driver for consent to search the vehicle, which was granted.
The search uncovered a Glock
43 pistol, several small plastic baggies containing a green plant-like substance,
$280.00 in cash, a baggie containing a small blue pill, and various drug
paraphernalia.
The driver was identified
as Justin B. Morrison, 20, of 519 Seven Mile Ford Road, Marion, VA 24354.
Morrison was placed under
arrest and transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail. He is charged
with possession with intent to sell, give or distribute marijuana in violation
of § 18.2-248.1 of the Code of Virginia; Possession of a Concealed Weapon in
violation of § 18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia; and a summons for a traffic
violation. Morrison was released on a $6,000 secured bond.
Additional charges are
pending.
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