Deferred judgement for Denver man caught with marijuana

Ayub Kouri of Denver has been given a deferred judgement and order of probation on one felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.

On September 7, a Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling Highway 585 when he recorded a vehicle traveling at a recorded 98 mph. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and approached the vehicle.

According to court reports, he noticed that three of the vehicle’s windows were open and the vehicle was occupied by two males. The driver, Ayub Kouri, provided a rental contract. Both men allegedly stated they were going to Spearfish to watch a friend play...