Four Pounds Of Marijuana Seized After Deputies Respond To Disturbance

CLAYTON – Two people were arrested after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies reportedly discovered approximately four pounds of marijuana while investigating a disturbance near Clayton.

Deputies responded to a disturbance on Westfield Court, off Covered Bridge Road, around 10:30 p.m. Friday, November 6.

According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived and identified two individuals allegedly involved in the disturbance. While investigating, officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately four pounds of suspected marijuana and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Micha Deangelo Walton-Smith, 22, of Laurel, Maryland, and Jazmin Saintlien, 20, of Durham, were taken into custody.

Both were charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, and conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana.

Walton-Smith was also charged with felony possession of marijuana.

Walton-Smith was held under a $30,000 bond, while Saintlien received a $20,000 bond.