Cornelius Police have seized more than a pound of marijuana and a large sum of cash after executing a search warrant at 19515 Denae Lynn Drive. Police say they received complaints about the residence and obtained probable cause related to drug activity. Following the search, Police seized 1.5 lbs. of marijuana and a large sum of cash. Three people in the residence at the time of the search warrant were charged.
Cornelius Police have arrested Sotirios Mouratian (W/M 05/25/1998), Patrick Botello (W/M 11/27/2000) and Denzel George Washington (B/M 8/12/1998) and charged them each with one count of felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana. Mouratian was also charged with one count felony maintain vehicle/dwelling for controlled substance. All three suspects were transported to the Mecklenburg County Jail.