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 Sheriffís 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.