Occurred on 5/3/12, 2:06 p.m.  Possession of Marijuana  Zahn and Gulf Beach Roads   1205030083 

Officers following up on information that a drugs were being sold out a vehicle on the beach at Zahn Road observed multiple individuals hanging out by several cars. 

Officer could smell the odor of Marijuana coming from a white 1997 Cadillac Deville where Shonica Shaffer (12/20/77) was sitting. Shaffer along with the owner of the vehicle, Kody Allen Payne (05/23/81) were detained.  

Narcotics and Vice Division K-9 Officer A. Dial and his canine partner Callen assisted with a check of the vehicle.  Callen alerted on the Cadillac and a small quantity of Marijuana was discovered under the driver’s seat.  Also found in the trunk was a bag containing more Hydro-Marijuana and a scale. 

Both Shaffer and Payne were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.  Payne was charged with a State Jail Felony, while Shaffer was charged with a Class “B” Misdemeanor.  A State Jail Felony is punishable up to two years in jail and a fine not to exceed $10,000, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable up to 180 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $2,000.