Man arrested in Catoosa County for selling marijuana purchased legally in Colorado
A Rossville man was arrested in Catoosa County after sheriff’s deputies discovered a rolling marijuana dealership in his car.
According the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department:
Edward Lawuan Garth, 30, of Walker Avenue, was arrested Nov. 12 for possession of marijuana (more than one ounce), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while attempting to commit a crime, driving on a suspended license, and a missing headlight. He has been released on bond.
“It’s our understanding that all the marijuana from this incident was purchased legally in Colorado,” Catoosa County Sheriff’s Capt. Chris Lyons said. “We’re not sure if he (Garth) purchased it out there himself, or if someone else did it for him, but it originated out there and was brought here to sell illegally.”
Deputies pulled Garth over shortly after 11 p.m. on Lakeview Drive after noticing he had a headlight out on his 2005 Infinity G35.
Deputies quickly learned Garth’s license was suspended, and placed him under arrest before being alerted by the K-9 unit that there might be drugs in the vehicle, reports show.
While searching the vehicle, deputies found $2,739 in cash rolled up and bound with a rubber band in a dashboard compartment.
A curious black backpack was also discovered in the trunk, which contained marijuana.
“The backpack contained two large glass jars,” deputy Deric North said.
One jar contained four individually wrapped bags of marijuana, while the second jar contained a large amount of additional loose marijuana.
Deputies also found an orange plastic bag marked “choice organics” from Fort Collins, Colo., reports show.
Additional pill bottles containing marijuana were also found, as well as a Smith and Wesson .38-calibur Special revolver.