PHENIX CITY, Alabama -- A Russell County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of trafficking synthetic marijuana after 1.5 pounds of spice were found in his Lee County home.

Brandon Williams, 24, worked in the traffic division for about two months, WTVM reported. He previously worked as a Phenix City police officer.

Authorities received a tip from an informant that Williams was trafficking drugs.

According to the Ledger-Enquirer, Williams was arrested this afternoon after a weeklong investigation.

Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor told WTVM he believes Williams has trafficked drugs the whole time he was employed with the county.

Exact charges aren’t yet available, and authorities continue to investigate.

A bond has yet to be set.