From Marianna Police Department
Arrestee: Michael Dontavious James, black male, 24 years of age, Marianna, Florida
Charges: Trafficking Alpha PVP (Flakka)
Warrant (Felony Battery)
Warrant (Criminal Mischief)
On August 19th, 2016 at approximately 11:45am, officers with the Marianna Police Department were executing an arrest warrant that the Marianna Police Department obtained for Michael James. James was seen by officers at the Chipola Mart, located off of Lafayette Street. Officers approached James and arrested him on the warrants which were for Felony Battery and Criminal Mischief.
After James was placed under arrest, a search of James’ person was conducted. During the search, officers located a plastic bag which contained a white, rock substance. The substance was found to be Alpha PVP (Flakka). There were a total of 30 grams of Flakka seized from James. Officers also seized a large amount of currency during the arrest.
Due to officers seizing over an ounce of Flakka from James, James was charged with Trafficking Alpha PVP (Flakka). James was transported to the Jackson County Correctional Facility to await his first appearance.