Marijuana found in search

Published 12:00 am Saturday, January 29, 2011

Two people were arrested Friday night after authorities found 1.4 pounds of marijuana and a quarter-ounce of cocaine in their home.
According to an arrest report from the Rowan County SheriffĂ­s Office, Andre Marese Brown, 29, and Dawn Alexander, 34, of 1060 Twin Chapel Drive, were charged.
Brown was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon after a .380-caliber handgun was found in the home.
Brown was also charged with felony maintaining a vehicle or dwelling place for a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after plastic bags and digital scales were found, the report said. He was given a $20,000 secured bond.
Alexander was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine and marijuana and maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance. She was given a $15,000 secured bond.