Crime & Safety
Pot Smoking Operation in Yorktown Busted After Report of House Smoke
A local man was charged with first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony. Police said they discovered more than 12 pounds of marijuana inside the home.
- Editor's Note: The information was provided by the Yorktown Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
YORKTOWN, Feb. 26, 2013 — A report of smoke coming from a Yorktown home's basement Saturday night led police to arrest the 55-year-old homeowner for growing marijuana, Yorktown police said.
The Yorktown resident was charged with first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony.
Emergency responders arrived at the local home on Feb. 23 after they received a report about the smoke. Investigation by the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team revealed the smoke was caused by the failure of a high intensity light being used to grow what is believed to be marijuana, police said.
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Police discovered more than 12 pounds of marijuana inside the home, police said.
The Yorktown man was released on $2,500 cash bail and was scheduled to appear in Yorktown Town Court on March 28.
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Editor's note, August 6, 2013: The felony charges in this case have been changed to misdemeanor charges. Patch does not identify individuals charged with misdemeanors; the story has been updated, and personal details removed.
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