An Austin man charged with felony drug possession pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County court.

Chase Randall Miller, 24, faces one count of felony fifth-degree drug possession.

He will appear for a pre-trial hearing Feb. 5. His trial would then begin Feb. 16.

According to a criminal complaint, Miller’s 911 10th Ave. SE residence was searched by police Oct. 9.

Authorities found a jar containing 4 grams of marijuana, as well as pipes and a police scanner in the living room.

In an adjacent room, police found a fake dictionary that had a digital scale and three bags of “high grade” marijuana inside. The bags totaled 56 grams.

A cell phone apparently belonging to Miller was also found that had messages relating to drug trafficking, the complaint states.

Authorities also searched Miller’s car and found three small bags of marijuana.

The complaint does not indicate why Miller was the subject of the police search.