PANAMA CITY — One Panama City man knows the importance of buckling up after being arrested Wednesday on several felony charges, according to Panama City Police reports.
James Delbert Cashon, 22, was charged with trafficking narcotics after police pulled him over on Mound Avenue Wednesday at about 7:30 p.m. for not wearing a seatbelt. Investigators made contact with the two occupants and could immediately smell the odor of fresh marijuana coming from the vehicle, police reported.
Cashon, without being asked, stated that there was marijuana in the vehicle by the center console, police said.
Investigators found two bags containing a combined 49.1 grams of marijuana. A search of Cashon was conducted and investigators discovered 10 Hydrocodone pills, according to arrest reports.
Subsequently, Cashon was arrested and charged with trafficking in Hydrocodone, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a nuisance vehicle for drugs.