Man accused of manslaughter now facing drug charge
CORTEZ – Ian Douglas, accused of manslaughter in the July 29 Baypointe Terrace shooting death of his father, Andrew “Drew” Douglas, is now facing a felony drug charge following a search of his home.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reported while executing a search warrant at the home after the shooting that Douglas, 35, was found to be in possession of approximately 12.5 pounds of marijuana.
According to Douglas’s arrest warrant, the crime scene technician stated all the suspected marijuana was in the defendant’s room, which was reportedly confirmed through crime scene photographs. During a search of the room, MSCO reports stated a large black suitcase was located at the foot of the bed, containing the suspected marijuana and additional jars of marijuana were found on a coffee table and in the defendant’s bedroom closet. Multiple items to support that the defendant was selling marijuana included scales, baggies and measuring devices, according to the arrest warrant.
The MCSO homicide unit conducted an interview with Douglas in which the marijuana was mentioned. MCSO reports stated that at no time did the defendant deny ownership of the marijuana. He reportedly stated it was just marijuana, and he did not smoke on the day of the homicide in question.
He was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver, a second-degree felony. He was released on a $5,000 bond for that charge on Aug. 4.
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