HYATTSVILLE, Md. (WUSA) -- Police stumbled onto $527,000 worth of marijuana when they showed up to arrest a man for an assault.
Dean Roy Thomas, of Lanham, is facing first degree assault, weapons and drugs charges after the incident last Wednesday on the 4800 block of Rhode Island Avenue, police said.
Police say Thomas fled the scene of the reported assault and ran into a business he owns, called Major Links Entertainment, along 42nd Place.
"The Hyattsville officers established a perimeter around the business and ordered all the occupants out of the building. After a rather significant amount of time, the folks that were inside the building did eventually come out," said Chief Douglas Holland.
Police sent in a K-9 to search the building, and the dog found 58 pounds of pot.
A search and seizure warrant was obtained and officers discovered 58 pounds of marijuana and 3 loaded handguns. The marijuana has a street value of approximately $527,000.
Thomas is being held without bond. Police say the stabbing victim was treated and released from the hospital
Dean Roy Thomas, of Lanham, is facing first degree assault, weapons and drugs charges after the incident last Wednesday on the 4800 block of Rhode Island Avenue, police said.
Police say Thomas fled the scene of the reported assault and ran into a business he owns, called Major Links Entertainment, along 42nd Place.
"The Hyattsville officers established a perimeter around the business and ordered all the occupants out of the building. After a rather significant amount of time, the folks that were inside the building did eventually come out," said Chief Douglas Holland.
Police sent in a K-9 to search the building, and the dog found 58 pounds of pot.
A search and seizure warrant was obtained and officers discovered 58 pounds of marijuana and 3 loaded handguns. The marijuana has a street value of approximately $527,000.
Thomas is being held without bond. Police say the stabbing victim was treated and released from the hospital