A Flagler Beach man is accused of having more than 2 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle and inside his apartment, a street value of about $6,000, deputies said Friday.

  • Tylor Upson, 29, charged with possession of 20 grams or more
  • In addition to cannabis, authorities found a loaded gun in apartment
  • Upson previously arrested on drugs-related charges in Flagler County

Tylor Upson, 29, was arrested on charges of possession of cannabis over 20 grams. He was taken to the Flagler County Detention Facility.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office's Special Investigations Unit and the Flagler Beach Police Department conducted a surveillance operation at Upson's apartment complex located on Village Drive after people in the area complained about potential drug deals happening in the area.

Upson was seen leaving his apartment and concealing items underneath his shirt, deputies said.

Flagler Beach Police conducted a traffic stop and found about 168 grams of cannabis stowed in the air box inside the vehicle's engine compartment.

A search warrant was obtained to search Upson's apartment, and deputies found about 670 grams of cannabis and a loaded .38 Special Smith & Wesson revolver.

"This is just another example of the joint efforts to get drug dealers out of Flagler County and in jail," Sheriff Rick Staly said in a statement.

Upson was previously arrested on other drugs charges, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office's booking history.