Salina Post

SALINA – Police in Salina arrested two suspects on Friday morning on drug charges.

Police reported stopping a car at 9th Street and Claflin just after 12:15 a.m. for a taillight out.

The police officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. During a search of the car three baggies of marijuana were recovered.

Police arrested Mauricio Simmons, 33, on requested charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a violation of a drivers license restriction.

A passenger in the car Thomas Berry, 28, was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no tax stamp.