An Iowa City business owner has pleaded guilty to charges regarding selling marijuana to keep his business open.

Ryan Foust, the owner and operator of Hawk Dogs, pled guilty to the charges last month, although it was unclear what if any charges were dropped as a part of the deal.

Foust was previously charged with three felonies and serious misdemeanor in connection with the charges. Police allegedly found a half-pound of marijuana, $7,000 in cash, and numerous guns during a search warrant served Feb. 14, 2011.

His sentencing is currently scheduled for Dec. 31 at 11 a.m.

— by Brent Griffiths