DRUG & WEAPON CHARGES FILED
Two men are in custody after their arrests early Sunday morning by Brenham Police.
Cpl. Tommy Kurie pulled over a speeding vehicle in the 2800 block of Highway 290 east, just before 3:00 a.m., Sunday.
Kurie says he could smell the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
The driver, 18-year old Michael Deante Savere of Pflugerville, admitted to having smoked marijuana prior to the stop.
During a search of both the vehicle and the occupants, approximately half a pound of marijuana was found along with a handgun.
The passenger, 19-year old Brandon Michael Hardeman of Ausitn, was charged with possession of marijuana, under 2 ounces.
Savere, meanwhile, was charged with possession of marijuana under five pounds and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The marijuana was estimated at a street value of $3,000.