Texas Man Faces Felony Charges for Hiding Marijuana in Easter Eggs

Lufkin, Texas police are searching for Avante Nicholson, who allegedly hid plastic Easter eggs filled with marijuana in three city parks and behind a motel on Easter Sunday, turning the event into a social-media-promoted scavenger hunt. Nicholson reportedly posted clues on Facebook about the eggs' locations and offered hints to customers who purchased drugs from him. Officers acted on a resident's tip after seeing the posts, recovering four eggs initially, with a fifth later turned in by a man and his granddaughter. The total marijuana involved was over a quarter ounce. Nicholson faces three felony charges for delivery of marijuana in a drug-free zone and one state jail felony, with police emphasizing the seriousness of the case due to potential danger to children. The incident highlights law enforcement's vigilance in following up on tips, even when the circumstances seem unlikely.