Newport Police Uncover Marijuana Grow House
The following is based on reports from the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
A Newport man was arrested after police more than 20 marijuana plants in his home. Antonio B. Carson Sr., 50, of 20 Chapel St., Newport, was arrested around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for a drug manufacturing charge. According to reports, police found more than 25 marijuana plants growing in Carson’s basement. Police were at Carson’s home to investigate the whereabouts of his daughter, who had been missing since the afternoon. She was later found at her cousin’s house. When police asked to look in the basement to search for her, Carson said he did not have a basement. He also said the door leading to the basement was a closet. Once police went into the basement, they found a grow operation and seized the plants, fertilizer, and …
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Malcolm Kyle
6:59 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
When we regulate something we do NOT automatically condone it's use; the regulations concerning alcohol and tobacco are there to protect us from the vast increase in criminality that would otherwise exist if these substances were prohibited. A regulated and licensed distribution network for all mind altering substances would put responsible adult supervision in between children and premature … more ›