Three people were arrested at a Taco Bell in Spotsylvania County after an off-duty sheriff's deputy who was eating there smelled what he believed to be marijuana on them.
The incident occurred Tuesday night at the Taco Bell on Plank Road, said Spotsylvania sheriff's Lt. Eddie Peck.
Deputy Adam Assur noticed that three people who came into the restaurant smelled strongly of marijuana, Peck said. He called the Sheriff's Office.
Deputy Delbert Myrick escorted the trio outside the business for further questioning. The three suspects all are accused of having varying amounts of marijuana on them, Peck said.
Deputies found additional packages of marijuana inside the vehicle they were in. All three were arrested.
Giovanni Avante Beachboard, 19, of Spotsylvania, was charged with felony marijuana distribution and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Peck said. He was being held without bond.
James Robert Bolen, 18, of Spotsylvania, was charged with marijuana possession and released on a summons, Peck said.
The third person was a juvenile, and his name was not released. Marijuana charges are pending against him, authorities say.
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