NORMAN — A Norman city councilman facing a felony drug charge over his employment at a pipe shop said the case against him is "erroneous and very likely politically motivated."

Councilman Stephen Tyler Holman was charged Thursday with a single count of acquiring proceeds from drug activity, a felony, and six counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Holman is the general manager of The Friendly Market, 1100 E Constitution, which sells glass pipes and smoking accessories.

Robert Winston Cox, 62, the store's owner, faces the same counts. The case follows a police raid on Dec. 1, in which investigators seized glass pipes, rolling papers, cash and miscellaneous merchandise.

Holman, 31, who has served Ward 7 since 2013, said he has received an outpouring of support from the community.