500 plants seized in pot bust
NORWICH – Police uncovered a large cache of marijuana being grown in the garden of a town resident Monday, confiscating more than 500 plants.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Henry W. Hemsley, 68, of 6370 County Rt. 32, Norwich, and charged him with third degree possession of marijuana, a felony, and unlawful growing of cannabis, a misdemeanor.
A sheriff’s patrol was given a drug tip regarding the location of the marijuana, which was handed over to detectives who visited the residence. The detectives discovered the 500 plants being grown in plain view just behind the house along East River Road at around 11:10 a.m. Monday.
Lt. James E. Lloyd said 500 plants were seized by detectives and secured into evidence.
“The plants ranged from six feet to three feet tall, with a street value of approximately 1,500 dollars per adult plant,” said Lloyd.
Lloyd estimated that several pounds of drug product could have been extracted from the plants, but they were seized before they reached full maturity.
Hemsley was released and is cheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on Sept. 2.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Henry W. Hemsley, 68, of 6370 County Rt. 32, Norwich, and charged him with third degree possession of marijuana, a felony, and unlawful growing of cannabis, a misdemeanor.
A sheriff’s patrol was given a drug tip regarding the location of the marijuana, which was handed over to detectives who visited the residence. The detectives discovered the 500 plants being grown in plain view just behind the house along East River Road at around 11:10 a.m. Monday.
Lt. James E. Lloyd said 500 plants were seized by detectives and secured into evidence.
“The plants ranged from six feet to three feet tall, with a street value of approximately 1,500 dollars per adult plant,” said Lloyd.
Lloyd estimated that several pounds of drug product could have been extracted from the plants, but they were seized before they reached full maturity.
Hemsley was released and is cheduled to appear in the Town of Norwich Court on Sept. 2.
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