Port St Lucie Detectives recover stolen firearm and 2lbs of marijuana during investigation

Port St Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com) – On February 23, 2021 Port St Lucie Police Detectives went to an address located on the 4200 Blk of SW Utterback Rd after receiving several complaints of possible narcotic sales at the residence.

While speaking with the owner of the home, Detectives noticed an overwhelming smell of marijuana coming from inside the house. The owner of the home stated it was probably due to his stepson, Malik Davonte Parrinello. Detectives spoke with Parrinello on the phone, who informed them there was marijuana, mushrooms, THC vape cartridges, edible marijuana, and a Glock handgun in his room. A room that he shares with his juvenile sibling.

After approximately 30 minutes, Parrinello arrived home and Detectives found 40 grams of marijuana in his backpack. Parrinello agreed to speak with Detectives and gave them consent to search his room. Found in Parrinello’s bedroom was 909.5 grams of marijuana, 5 packs of edible THC Runtz gummies, 15 clear baggies previously containing marijuana, 7 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition, a stolen Glock 22 .40 caliber with magazine (reported stolen out of Fort Pierce), 2 hallucinogenic mushrooms, 13 Lions Breath THC vape cartridges, 1 black scale, 1 gray marijuana grinder, 1 gun light (mounts to a firearm), and 1 50 round drum magazine.

Parrinello was charged with Grand Theft of Firearm, Marijuana possession with intent to sell, Marijuana possession over 20 grams, Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, Possession of drug equipment

The Port St Lucie Police Department is committed to removing illegal narcotics from our City. We will continue to follow up on tips such as the one in this investigation. If the public suspects illegal narcotic sales in their neighborhood we urge them to contact 911 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers 1-800-273-8477 (TIPS).