The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old Benwah Wilson after nearly 70 pounds of marijuana were found in his home on Jacksonville’s westside.
JSO said officers responded to a report of shots fired on Feb. 11 near Wilcox Street and West 5th Street. Officers saw Wilson’s home with multiple bullet holes and conducted a protective sweep.
While in the home, officers say they found 68 pounds of marijuana in plain view along with multiple bullet holes through the interior walls.
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JSO said Narcotics Unit detectives completed a search warrant and found two firearms (a Glock and a rifle) and more than $2,000 in cash.
Wilson is facing multiple charges, including trafficking in marijuana, possession of felony paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and knowingly renting a structure for the sale of narcotics. Police said all of the charges are felonies.
Wilson was released on bond.