2 men in custody for alleged drug sales, police said
Two men allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana in Butler are facing felony charges, according to documents filed Monday.
State police accused Jamil M. Carr, 23, of Indiana, Pa., and Malique C. Robinson, 25, of Butler, with felony drug sales and misdemeanors of use and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Carr additionally was charged with a felony for prohibited possession of a firearm, and Robinson additionally was charged with marijuana possession.
According to court documents, police were attempting to take Carr into custody March 3 on a warrant for his purchase of crack cocaine.
On that date, Carr exited a city residence and entered a vehicle driven by Robinson when police apprehended them.
Following a search of Carr’s residence, according to court documents, police found 11 grams of crack cocaine, baking soda, two digital scales, a loaded .45 caliber handgun, two iPhones and $13,331.
Police said a prior aggravated assault conviction prevents Carr from possessing a firearm.
Robinson was found in possession of 26 grams of marijuana and $1,680 when he was detained by police, police said. According to the affidavit, he later surrendered about a half-pound of marijuana and a scale from his residence.
Court documents said Carr is in custody, but no preliminary hearing has been scheduled as of Tuesday.
