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Charlotte County Deputies thwart illegal bake sale during traffic stop

A Deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle
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Posted at 1:37 PM, May 22, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-22 13:37:17-04

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for speeding.

The vehicle pulled to the left side of the roadway, and the Deputy approached the vehicle.

The Deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The driver Shavon C. Morgan, 25, had a suspended license as of 2017.

The passenger was identified as David Joseph, 31.

Both occupants were asked if they held a medical marijuana card, or had purchased Hemp or CBD.

They advised they did not have either, and there was nothing inside the vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle, deputies found the following:

A large cake weighing over 4 lbs testing positive for THC.

A scale with marijuana residue plastic bag weighing 132.5 grams, including 113 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes.

27.1 grams of marijuana inside a device utilized to make pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes.

109 bear-shaped bottles of THC drinks located inside a cooler.

Inside an additional storage bin, deputies located the following items all testing positive for THC:

Seven Captain Crunch treats individually packaged for a total of 684.1 grams.

Seven Rice Crispy treats individually packaged for a total weight of 699.7 grams.

Seven Trail Mix treats individually packaged for a total weight of 773.4 grams.

Seven Coco puffs treat individually packaged for a total weight of 803.6 grams.

Six Fruity Pebbles treats individually packaged for a total weight of 592.1 grams.

Eight Fruit Loop treats individually packaged for a total of 835.1 grams.

An aluminum tray with 53 individually packaged cake pops.

Thirty-one brownies and seven cookies.

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Inside the vehicle were several items consistent with marketing a bakery business such as branded labels, tablecloths, serving trays, and bags.

Through deputies investigations, it was determined that the items within the vehicle were being transported to sell.

Morgan was charged with Knowingly Driving While License Suspended or Revoked, Possession of Marijuana over 20 grams, Marijuana – Possess with Intent to Sell, Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of.

Joseph was charged with Possess Cntrl Sub WO Prescription, Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of, Other Contr Subst Sched III, or IV – Possess with Intent to Sell.