MADISON COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — Troopers arrested a Washington man in Madison County last Thursday after they pulled him over and allegedly found thousands of dollars worth of marijuana and a loaded handgun in his car.
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol pulled 29-year-old Fawaz Al-Zaid over shortly shortly before 1 a.m. last week for reportedly following too close to another car on Interstate 70.
During the traffic stop, troopers noticed what smelled like marijuana coming from the car, according to a release. Following a search of the car, troopers found a loaded handgun and 2.5 pounds of marijuana in a bag on the back seat.
During the search, troopers discovered a receipt for a storage locker. A search of the locker led to the recovery of an additional 7.5 pounds of marijuana, amounting to a total of roughly $50,000 worth.
Al-Zaid is charged with possession of marijuana and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. He is currently being held at the Tri-County Jail.
If convicted, Al-Zaid could face up to four and a half years in prison and a $15,000 fine, it reads in the release.
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