THREE ARRESTED ON POSSESSION CHARGES

  

Three people face possession charges after their arrests this weekend in Brenham.

30-year old Christian Leon Johnson was arrested after a traffic stop Saturday night in the 2700 block of Highway 290 West.

During a routine traffic stop, Cpl. Steven Eilert says he saw marijuana residue on Johnson’s lap.  A search turned up crack cocaine and a handgun reported stolen out of Houston.

Johnson is charged with Theft of a firearm; Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and Possession of a controlled substance.

21-year old William Troy Rutledge of Brenham is charged with Possession of marijuana in a drug free zone.

Sunday morning, just before 1:00, Officer Sierra Newell saw a vehicle parked at Hohlt Park – after curfew.  Newell says she could smell marijuana and saw smoke coming from the car.

Rutledge claimed the marijuana was his.

And, Sunday night, 32-year old Robert Javor Jones of Brenham was arrested during a traffic stop in the 1300 block of South Jackson.

During the stop, Cpl. David Dudenhoeffer found that Jones had a warrant for Criminal Non-Support.

During a search of his vehicle, a brown bag containing marijuana was located on the front passenger floor board.

In addition to the warrant, Jones is also charged with Possession of marijuana in a drug free zone.