CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (AP) — A Montana man faces felony drug charges in South Dakota after allegedly being caught with 20 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop.
The Daily Republic reports that 33-year-old Scott Whitmore, of Belgrade, Montana, was stopped March 15 for following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 90 in Brule County.
Authorities say a search of his vehicle turned up the drugs. He could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
It wasn’t clear if Whitmore has an attorney. A listed home telephone number for him couldn’t be found.
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Information from: The Daily Republic, http://www.mitchellrepublic.com