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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI student charged with intent to deliver marijuana

A University of Iowa student was charged Sept. 26 with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and with keeping a drug house.

Matthew Brow, an 18-year-old resident of Mayflower Hall, was charged after UI police executed a search warrant on his residence, 428C Mayflower.

During the search, officers allegedly located a safe under Brow’s bed that contained marijuana, two digital scales, packaging material, and U.S. currency.

The UI police complaint said marijuana paraphernalia was also found in the room. Brow allegedly admitted ownership and knowledge of the marijuana and paraphernalia and to packaging the marijuana for personal transport and use.

Possession of marijuana with intent to deliver is a Class-D felony controlled-substance violation, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $7,500.

Keeping a drug house is an aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $6,250.

— by Matt Starns

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