18-year-old Mattie Averitt charged with marijuana for resale and firearm during the commission of a felony and 19-year old Laviticus Weir was charged with marijuana for resale, felon weapon possession, paraphernalia, and driving without a license when the couple was pulled over for a light law violation.
On September 13th, Lebanon Police Officer Winfree pulled over a vehicle for a light law violation at 610 North Cumberland. The driver was identified as Laviticus Weir and Mattie Averitt was the passenger. Winfree noticed an odor consistent with marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
Laviticus Weir (WCSO)
The officer found a digital scale in Laviticus’ pocket and discovered he was driving without a license. During a search of Mattie he found 28.1 grams of marijuana in her waistband and 48 grams in her bra. Located in the vehicle were 4 grams in a cigarillo bag behind the driver’s seat and 6.5 grams in a different cigarillo bag near the passenger side of the vehicle. Officers also recovered an SKS rifle with an extended banana magazine and hollow-point ammunition in the trunk of the vehicle. Averitt denied ownership of any of the weed and Weir told police all of the product was his.
Mattie Averitt was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for resale and possession of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony. Her bond was set at $10,000.
Laviticus Weir was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for resale, convicted felon in possession of a handgun, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and driving without a license. He is currently jailed in lieu of a $55,000 bond.
