Police: 2 face drug charges after officers seize more than 5 lbs marijuana, other drugs

Posted: Oct 29, 2020 / 10:32 AM EDT
/ Updated: Oct 29, 2020 / 10:33 AM EDT

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Asheville Police Department officials said two men are several facing drug charges after an investigation.

Police said detectives were attempting to locate a wanted man Wednesday at about 2 p.m. near Bear Creek Lane in west Asheville.

Officers arrested Jonathan Andrew Mejia, 21, of Asheville, was arrested as he was attempting to drive away from a residence. He was wanted for outstanding arrest warrants for possession of a stolen firearm and discharging a firearm within the city limits.

The charges against Jonathan Mejia were the result of an investigation into gunfire on Maple Street in west Asheville on July 25.

Jonathan Mejia has been charged with:

• 2 counts of possession with intent to sell marijuana
• 2…