3 students caught with gun, drugs

Jarad Jarmon, Associate News Editor

The Charleston Police Department officers arrested three students on charges of being in possession of more than 90 grams of cannabis at 4:07 p.m. Saturday. Police also took possession of a 9mm Glock handgun found at the scene.

Cameron Douglas, 24, was charged with possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver 30 to 500 grams. Lamarcus Cotton, 21, and Carolyn Boyd, 24, were charged with possession of 2.5 grams of cannabis.

The CPD officers checked out the residence in the 200 block of Taylor Ave. because of a loud music complaint. Investigating the complaint, officers acquired a search warrant for the smell of burnt cannabis, according to a press release.