A University of Iowa student was charged last week after he allegedly took control of a package containing more than 300 grams of marijuana.

Adam Bevis, 19, 913 Slater, was charged Feb. 24 with possession of a controlled substance.

According to a report from UI police, Bevis took control of a package containing 338.9 grams of marijuana on Feb. 9 at the front desk of Slater Hall.

The report said Bevis admitted he had the package sent to him from out of state, and it contained marijuana.

Possession of a controlled substance is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $1,875.

— by Hayley Bruce