Two men charged with trafficking marijuana in Mentor

Mentor Police charged two men with trafficking in marijuana, theft and possesion of criminal tools.

On Monday, Mentor Police were called to Macy's Department Store at the Great Lakes Mall for a report of two shoplifters. Macy's security apprehended Dar'ron Brown, 18, of Cleveland and Billy Rivers, 18, of Cleveland for attempting to steal clothing.

Officers searched Brown and found 8 bags of marijuana in his possession, according to a report posted on Mentor Police Department's Facebook site. A BB gun, a digital scale and baggies also were found in Brown's car.

When the suspects were arrested and transported to Mentor City Jail, 13 bags of marijuana were found in Rivers' underwear. Brown's vehicle also was seized by police.

The two suspects were arraigned Tuesday in Mentor Municipal Court.