Warner Pleads Guilty to Possessing Marijuana

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Warner Pleads Guilty to Possessing Marijuana

Tashawn T.A. Warner, 24, resident of St. Thomas, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of marijuana. U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced Thursday.

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