CLAYTON • A judge dismissed a pending felony drug case in court Monday after Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson — the central figure in that city’s shooting controversy — failed to show up in court.

It was the sixth low-level drug case connected to Wilson to be dropped in recent weeks, according to information from Ed Magee, spokesman for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch.

Monday’s dismissal involved a 2013 marijuana possession case against Christopher A. Brooks, 28.

Prosecution had been on hold since early last month, when Wilson failed to appear for a preliminary hearing.

Brooks’ arrest had led to a commendation for Wilson in front of the City Council earlier this year.

Wilson has not been seen in public since he shot Michael Brown, 18, to death in a confrontation Aug. 9 that led to protests and riots.

Wilson is on paid administrative leave. His lawyers did not respond to messages seeking comment.

Brooks’ lawyer, Nick Zotos, said Wilson was not under subpoena, and while on administrative leave could not be compelled by the department to appear in court.