Burglary Suspect, Victim Both Face Pot Charges

marijuana drug arrest

Story Published: Mar 30, 2009 at 6:45 AM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 30, 2009 at 6:45 AM EDT

ELKHART, Ind. (AP) - A burglary suspect and the victim both were
arrested after police say more than 31 pounds of marijuana were stolen during an Elkhart break-in.

A police report alleges 21-year-old Juan Trujillo of South Bend took 15 bricks of marijuana when he burglarized the home of Sergio Fernandez on Thursday night. Police say they found the pot when they discovered Trujillo hiding in his car later.

Fernandez got home as police were checking his house and gave
officers permission to search it. When they did, the report says they found another 14 ounces of marijuana.

Elkhart police say Trujillo will be charged with felony charges of burglary and marijuana possession. Fernandez will be charged with marijuana possession.