Berwick police seize 18 pounds of marijuana

Berwick police say a speeding stop and a whiff of weed Sunday led officers to 18 pounds of marijuana and a felony arrest.

Donald Bissant, 41, New Orleans, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone and driving under suspension.

According to a press release from Chief David S. Leonard, officers made the stop on U.S. 90 after the vehicle was observed going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Bissant. While officers spoke with him, the press release said, a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle, and he was “displaying suspicious behaviors consistent with criminal activity.”

A search of the vehicle uncovered 18 pounds of marijuana, the press release said. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the marijuana was distributed to be distributed.

Bissant was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department.