2 arrested on drug charges in Sarasota

SARASOTA -- Two men were arrested on drug-related charges, after officers determined drugs were being sold out of a Sarasota residence, according to the Sarasota Police Department.

Officers Thursday raided a home in the 1100 block Cocoanut Avenue, where they found 29 grams of rock cocaine; 9.3 grams of marijuana; drug paraphernalia; and $2,155 in cash, according to a news release.

Arthur Brantley III, 37, who lives in the residence, was arrested on charged of trafficing 28-200 grams of cocaine; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A second man at the residence, Kishaun D. Pearson, 32, was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana.

The investigation is continuing.

This story was originally published April 11, 2016 at 11:41 AM with the headline "2 arrested on drug charges in Sarasota ."