Ketchikan man faces possible pot-grow charges

A 51-year-old Ketchikan man faces possible charges of third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance for an alleged marijuana-grow operation.

Rroopers initially went to the residence for a domestic violence investigation, and noticed evidence of a grow operation, according to an Alaska State Troopers online dispatch.

A search warrant was obtained, and troopers seized 38 plants and about 4 ounces of dried marijuana.

That exceeds the amount allowed for personal use under Alaska law.

According to troopers, criminal charges were forwarded to the Ketchikan District Attorney’s office for review.

KRBD - Ketchikan

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