
Two men are facing felony charges after authorities located more than two pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in June of last year in Lafayette County.
During a search of the vehicle, Lafayette County deputies say they found a total of 2.17 pounds of marijuana.
Michael Eugene Jensen, 48, and Rick William Lawson, 40, both of Versailles, are charged with a Class C Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Additionally, Lawson is charged with a Class D Felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid and a Class E Felony for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Bond for each defendant has been set at $25,000 cash or surety.
Jensen waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty on October 5, 2020. A Plea/Trial Setting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Lafayette County Circuit Court.
Lawson waived Preliminary Hearing on January 13, 2021. His case has been bound over to the Trial Division of the Circuit Court and is set for arraignment at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Lafayette County Circuit Court.