The Tribune

A police officer yesterday testified of finding a quantity of marijuana at a man’s residence last month.

Brandon Wells was charged with dangerous drug possession with the intent to supply after officers alleged they found several silver foil wraps at his home on June 25.

When Detective Sergeant Jermaine Flowers said a team of officers and dogs from the K-9 unit proceeded to Wells’ Nassau Village residence to conduct inquiries. The court heard upon their arrival, they showed the accused their search warrant and began their investigation. During their search, they found a marijuana joint in Wells’ underwear. When it was discovered, he said he had the drugs for a “little smoke” and insisted it was all he had.

However, Sgt Flowers said when the police dogs made indications to a bench upstairs, officers found a clear plastic bag with over a dozen silver foil wraps. A further search led to the discovery of three more bags filled with loose marijuana. The court was told when Wells was questioned, he said the drugs were also his and further stated he only sold five joints for the day.

Sgt Flowers said officers, acting on additional information, then proceeded to the home of the accused’s stepfather. When the police dogs were deployed there, they made indications to the back of the home. There, officers noticed a purple and black bag in a bushy area behind a shed in the backyard. The court heard when officers searched the bag, they found eight clear plastic bags filled with marijuana. Wells, who was present during the search, told officers the drugs were also his and asked them not to arrest his family.

The matter continues on August 5.