3 charged in marjuana seizure on US 231

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August 20, 2008

Anonymous The News Courier Wed Aug 20, 2008, 08:55 AM CDT

OZARK, Ala. (AP) — Ozark Police say three people, all from out-of-state, were jailed Tuesday after officers seized of five pounds of marijuana.

Police Chief Tony Spivey said the pot was confiscated during a traffic stop Tuesday on U.S. 231.

Arrested was 19-year-old Aaron Rayoum of Orlando, Fla., 18-year-old Christopher Conrad and David Powell Jr., both of Pennsylvania. The three are being held in the Dale County Jail.

Spiver said the marijuana was worth an estimated $10,000 on the streets and was being transported from Tampa, Fla. to Montgomery.

In a separate case, Spivey a 39-year-old Montgomery man was arrested Monday after officer confiscated steroids from a vehicle he was driving. Linton Holyfield was charged with possessing a controlled substance.

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Information from: The Dothan Eagle

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