Money From Pot Sale Was to Pay for Mom's Bills, Man Tells Police

A 33-year-old Greendale man who told police he was trying to make money to pay for bills related to his mother’s brain cancer is accused of intending to sell nearly a pound of marijuana last spring.

Mark Milling, who lives in the 5800 block of Sugarbush Lane, was charged with felony possession with intent to deliver in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on July 3, nearly three months after being arrested with 447 grams of pot in West Allis.

According to the criminal complaint, Milling was involved in a car accident with another vehicle at the intersection of West Lapham Street and South 108th Street in West Allis on April 6.

Two paramedics told police they saw Milling throw a white plastic shopping bag by a shrub near the accident after they had arrived. Inside the bag, police found a mailing envelope that contained a heat-sealed plastic pouch with 15.96 ounces of marijuana, just less than a pound.

When police arrested Milling, he told them he was trying to “get money” to pay for his mother’s medical bills. He also told police, “I’m an idiot.”

The accident occurred while Milling was driving with a revoked license.

It is unclear from the complaint why it took nearly three months for charges. If convicted of the felony, Milling faces 6 years of imprisonment and $10,000 in fines.