Iowa City man accused of marijuana possession

An Iowa City man has been accused of possessing marijuana for sale.

Steve Moore, 38, 2018 Waterfront Drive, was charged March 3 with interference with official acts, a controlled substance violation, and driving while barred.

According to the arrest affidavit, Moore was pulled over for a traffic violation. Officers allegedly noticed the smell of marijuana. Moore was placed under arrest for driving while barred, at which point he began running away from the police.

Officers found several bags of packaged marijuana for sale in the vehicle allegedly belonging to Moore.

A controlled substance violation is a Class-D felony.

-Kate Pixley