An area man has been accused of possessing marijuana.

Gordon Tiernan, 25, Coralville, was charged Sunday with controlled-substance violation and disorderly conduct

According to a Coralville police complaint, the officers responded to a domestic situation at the defendant’s apartment. When the officers arrived, the defendant refused to answer the door. When entry was made, the complaint said officers observed marijuana in plain view.

There were two jars containing marijuana, as well as marijuana stored in the toilet, the complaint said.

Controlled-substance violation is a Class-D felony. Disorderly conduct is a simple misdemeanor.

— by Alison Keim