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Police Seize 17 Pounds Of Marijuana, 3 Firearms And More Than $1K In Cash

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 35-year-old Baltimore man was charged after officers seized a large amount of marijuana, cash and three firearms from him, police said.

Officers responded to the 2100 block of E. Hoffman Street on Dec. 19 to investigate a narcotics complaint.

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Drugs and guns found during Sherman Johnson arrest. Credit: Baltimore police

After an investigation, police seized 17.5 pounds of marijuana, three loaded semi-automatic handguns, three scales, $1,377 in cash and two vehicles.

Sherman Johnson of the 1700 block of E. 33rd Street, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, was charged with narcotics and various firearms violations.

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Sherman Johnson. Credit: Baltimore Police

Johnson is waiting to see a court commissioner.

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