Authorities have accused a local man of possessing marijuana and synthetic drugs.

James Hoff, 24, was charged Jan. 21 with two counts of controlled-substance violation and a tax-stamp violation.

According to a Coralville police complaint, the drug task force arranged for Hoff to deliver half a pound of marijuana and to pay off an existing drug debt.

A traffic stop was conducted on Hoff, and officers allegedly located half a pound of marijuana, $2,800, and other items. The marijuana did not possess an appropriate tax stamp.

Authorities also executed a consent search at Hoff’s address.

In the search, officers reportedly found 11 bags of marijuana, as well as substance believed to be synthetic THC.

Hoff admitted to selling marijuana, the complaint said.

Controlled-substance violation is a Class-D felony. Tax-stamp violation is a Class-D felony.

— by Rebecca Morin