Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say Entertainment District Unit officers searching a vehicle in the 500 block of N. College Street turned up a sizeable haul: more than eight pounds of suspected marijuana, two semi-automatic firearms, multiple cell phones and more than $7,700 in U.S. currency. Officers arrested 31-year-old Myles Trevont Coleman, who faces charges that include maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for the keeping and selling of a controlled substance and felony possession of marijuana.
In a post on X, the department said Entertainment District Unit officers “established probable cause” to search the vehicle on the 500 block of N. College Street, then detailed the seized cash, guns and suspected drugs along with Coleman's charges, as shared by CMPD News.
WCCB's mid-April mugshot roundup lists a Myles Coleman charged with “Maintain Vehicle, Dwelling, Place For Controlled Substance,” reflecting a booking processed earlier this month, according to WCCB.
What officers say they found
Police said the vehicle search yielded more than eight pounds of suspected marijuana, two semi-automatic firearms, multiple cell phones and over $7,700 in cash. The department's post also notes that the vehicle itself was seized and provides a police report number, as listed by CMPD News.
Charges and legal context
Local booking listings indicate Coleman was processed in mid-April on a maintain-vehicle charge along with related drug counts. Under North Carolina law, marijuana is listed in Schedule VI and possession beyond small personal amounts, including quantities far above 1.5 ounces, can be prosecuted as a felony under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-95.
EDU patrols aim at nightlife
The Entertainment District Unit was set up to focus enforcement in high-traffic nightlife corridors during peak hours, working with private security and event venues to cut down on fights, weapons and drug activity, according to The Charlotte Observer. CMPD has stepped up targeted patrols in the uptown area in recent months as part of broader public-safety efforts.
Coleman was arrested and charged, and police say the investigation remains active. CMPD is asking anyone with information to contact the department directly or send anonymous tips to Charlotte Crime Stoppers; for reporting options, see a department release from CMPD.
