(KNZA)--An investigation by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office leads to the arrest of a Powhattan man on drug charges.

Sheriff John Merchant says 41-year-old Brad Donahue was arrested November 29 after a search warrant was served on his residence.

Donahue was arrested on a felony charge of possession of marijuana and misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

During the course of the investigation, Merchant says the Sheriff’s Department’s K-9, Ari, was utilized.

The Sac and Fox Police Department assisted in the search.

A preliminary hearing for Donahue was continued Wednesday to January 23rd.

He remains free on a $2,500 bond.