Investigation by Elkton Police Wednesday afternoon led to the arrest of a man for domestic assault and trafficking in marijuana.
Officers Rodney Moberly and Josh Corn responded to a domestic disturbance on East Jefferson Street and a female victim said her boyfriend had pushed her and hit her in the face during an argument.
The victim showed police a blue plastic tub in an out building containing several bags of marijuana, totaling about 5 lbs.
Police soon located 21-year old Joshua Gant of Elkton and a report says he admitted to committing the assault and that the marijuana was his.
Gant is charged with trafficking in marijuana, fourth-degree assault and possession of marijuana.
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