ALABASTER- An Alabaster man was arrested and charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in the first degree, possession of marijuana in the second degree and two counts of use or possession of drug paraphernalia on Wednesday, March 29.

Ross Harlan Franklin, 45, who lists an address on Greenfield Lane, allegedly distributed marijuana from his residence in December 2015 and October 2016, weighed the marijuana with a digital scale, distributed a controlled substance at a Pelham residence on March 16 and possessed marijuana and a glass pipe for personal use on March 29.

Franklin was held in the Shelby County Jail until Friday, March 31, when he was released on a $52,000 bond.

Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance is a Class B felony, which could result in a jail sentence of two to 20 years and a maximum $30,000 fine if he is convicted.

Possession of marijuana in the first degree is a Class C felony. Fines for a Class C Felony can go up to $15,000, and Class C felonies are punishable by a year and a day to two years in jail.

Use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana in the second degree are Class A misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to a year in prison and up to $6,000 in fines.

Shelby County District Judge Daniel A. Crowson was assigned to the case. Franklin’s preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, April 26, at 8:30 a.m.