By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to having a small quantity of drugs in his car last week.

Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley arraigned Mascelo Morris, 21, on possession of dangerous drugs.

The defendant reportedly was found with three grams of marijuana in his blue Honda Accord after he was stopped on Gladstone Road around 10.35am on September 12.

Police also seized $15, which was believed to be the proceeds of a crime.

After pleading guilty to the charge, Morris said it was his first offence. He further claimed he was going through something that day and needed something before work.

Magistrate Reckley cautioned the defendant that marijuana is still illegal with severe repercussions for its use. He also noted the defendant’s early plea.

Morris was placed on six months probation, during which time he must attend drug counselling. 

Failing to comply with these conditions would incur a $500 fine or a three-month prison term.

The defendant must return to court for a report on March 28, 2025.

Inspector Deon Barr served as the prosecutor.