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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Man charged after allegedly possessing almost 70 grams of marijuana

An Iowa City man was charged with allegedly possessing 68 grams of marijuana.

Kory Meister, 22, 504 S. Johnson St. #3, was charged Tuesday with possession of a controlled substance to keep or permit use in a structure of a vehicle, a controlled substance violation, and failure to affix a tax stamp.

According to an Iowa City Police complaint, police officials executed a search warrant at Meister’s address. When they conducted the search, officers allegedly located a digital scale with marijuana residue, a box of plastic bags, and two cups with a significant amount of marijuana residue.

Officers allegedly located approximately 68 grams of marijuana and $500 in cash in a tupperware container under Meister’s bed.

A controlled substance violation is considered a class-D felony.

Failure to affix a tax stamp is considered a class-D felony.

Possession of a controlled substance to keep or permit use in a structure of a vehicle is considered an aggravated misdemeanor.

— by Jordyn Reiland

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