LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.
During the traffic stop for speeding, FHP says the responding trooper smelled weed coming from Xavier Benitez’ car before conducting a search.
Investigators say the 20-year-old suspect was driving with a revoked license and two dogs were also found in the car.
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.
READ: Partial roof collapse at Brandon Mall after fire breaks out, no injuries reported: HCFR
What they’re saying:
Troopers say Benitez admitted that the marijuana belonged to him.
Benitez was arrested, and the dogs were taken to Polk County Animal Control.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Florida Highway Patrol.
STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA:
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
