Marijuana Growing 'In Plain Sight' on Graham Road Seized
The following information was supplied by the Stow Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A Graham Road resident growing marijuana plants “in plain sight and visible from the road” has lost possession of the illegal herb to the Stow Police Department.
Police received a report at 12:54 p.m. Sept. 13 that a resident of the 2800 block of Graham Road was growing marijuana in the back yard.
A patrolman and two detectives responded and confirmed the presence of the plants.
Lt. Anne Stirm said 10 plants were found on the property in various stages of maturity.
“Some plants were growing in the ground or (in) pots outside and others were in a grow room in a bedroom closet. Outdoor plants were in plain sight and visible from the road,” she explained.
Stirm said determining the value of the seized plants is difficult due to the various stages of growth. A rule of thumb, though, is that a typical mature marijuana plant yields about $1,000 worth of illegal sales.
Additional items seized from the Graham Road home include marijuana, drug paraphernalia, assorted pharmaceuticals, grow lights and literature.
Stirm said no charges had been filed as of Wednesday. The police report noted that cultivating marijuana and possession of drugs are both fifth-degree felonies.
Click here to read about some signs that may mean your neighbor is growing marijuana.
Melissa Bysura
9:49 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
More city resources spent investigating, confiscating, storing or destroying, and possibly prosecuting the "criminals" involved in growing what should be a perfectly legal substance. I can't wait for these ridiculous marijuana laws to be overturned.
Ken Kline
10:59 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
If you take sometime to learn the long term physiological effects regular marijuana use has on the human you may see how ridiculously callous your comment is.
Ed Fisher
11:24 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
There's been more studies than you can "shake a stick at". Marijuana has been widely used in this country for the last 50 years. And not so widely used for 50 years prior to that ! Every credible study notes that the harmful effects of pot use are primarily suffered when used at an early age. There are no discernible negative effects for adults over extended periods of use. Your ignorance on this topic is apparent by you comment.
J. W. SCHEETZ II
9:42 am on Friday, September 28, 2012
ive been studying the long term effects for wuite some time now...i think ill risk it
Ed Fisher
11:18 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Melissa, you're right on target. And SHAME ON THE NOSY BUSYBODY that doesn't know the meaning of MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. Calling the police to report this "crime" is cowardly and shameful.
Melissa Bysura
11:22 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012
The long term physiological effects of smoking marijuana is not worse (in fact it's actually better) than drinking liquor. Should we make alcohol illegal again? Marijuana isn't a "hard core" drug, do your homework!
Matthew M
1:48 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Itsa shame the few ruin it for the majority. By the few, I mean the 50 or so people out there who don't smoke telling the majority that they shouldn't. And yes, there are more marijuana smokers out there than they will have u think. And ken, look up the effects CBD's have for people.
Medically it has been shown to relieve inflammation, convulsions, anxiety, nausea, and it will also inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It's even been proven to to treat schizophrenia. It also increases alertness, the oppiosite of what they want you to think. Quit spouting propaganda and enjoy life.
Steve S
4:36 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
Regardless of your thoughts on Marijuana, this person is a moron for growing them in plain sight. You gotta be a little smarter than that buddy.