MIDDLETOWN – An attorney representing the woman accused of operating a drug factory out of her Clinton home told the court the marijuana was being cultivated for medicinal reasons; however, details obtained from the arrest warrant seem to tell a different story.
State police confiscated more than five pounds of marijuana from the 244 Cow Hill Road home of Andrea Tiffany, 45, during a drug bust Oct. 1., according to documents obtained from Middletown Superior Court.
Pot Warrant
The marijuana was found in plastic bags and growing in and around the property.
Police also confiscated 131.8 grams of marijuana that they described as "packaged for sale," according to the arrest warrant.
During her arraignment in Middletown Superior Court Friday, Tiffany's attorney, Christopher Morano, admitted his client was cultivating marijuana on her property but denied charges that she is a drug dealer, saying it was being grown and used for medicinal purposes.
Police reportedly found marijuana growing inside the home with installed duct ventilation, irrigation and artificial lighting. One growing operation was set up behind the chimney of the home while the other was located next to the stairs leading to the basement. Police also discovered several potted plants in various stages of growth.
Police confiscated 41 pieces of evidence from the home, including 27 growing potted marijuana plants, two grow lamps, a Mossburg 12 gauge shotgun, a Winchester .22 caliber rifle and various items used for plant cultivation, according to the warrant.
Police also found past utility bills showing large amounts of power being consumed at the home. Tiffany's electric bill, at times, ranged from $200 to $450 or more each month, according to the arrest warrant.
Due to the large quantity of marijuana present and because many of the larger quantities were broken down into smaller packaging consistent with the sale of marijuana, police say the home was being used to cultivate, harvest, dry, package and facilitate the sale of marijuana.
Tiffany was charged with operating a drug factory, cultivation of marijuana over one kilo, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
The suspect reportedly provided a written statement to police claiming ownership over all the cultivation equipment and marijuana found in the residence and surrounding areas.
Tiffany is free after posting a $50,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to return to court April 14. Her case may be transferred to the Part A division of Middletown Superior Court, where more serious cases are heard, according to state prosecutors.
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State police confiscated more than five pounds of marijuana from the 244 Cow Hill Road home of Andrea Tiffany, 45, during a drug bust Oct. 1., according to documents obtained from Middletown Superior Court.
Pot Warrant
The marijuana was found in plastic bags and growing in and around the property.
Police also confiscated 131.8 grams of marijuana that they described as "packaged for sale," according to the arrest warrant.
During her arraignment in Middletown Superior Court Friday, Tiffany's attorney, Christopher Morano, admitted his client was cultivating marijuana on her property but denied charges that she is a drug dealer, saying it was being grown and used for medicinal purposes.
Police reportedly found marijuana growing inside the home with installed duct ventilation, irrigation and artificial lighting. One growing operation was set up behind the chimney of the home while the other was located next to the stairs leading to the basement. Police also discovered several potted plants in various stages of growth.
Police confiscated 41 pieces of evidence from the home, including 27 growing potted marijuana plants, two grow lamps, a Mossburg 12 gauge shotgun, a Winchester .22 caliber rifle and various items used for plant cultivation, according to the warrant.
Police also found past utility bills showing large amounts of power being consumed at the home. Tiffany's electric bill, at times, ranged from $200 to $450 or more each month, according to the arrest warrant.
Due to the large quantity of marijuana present and because many of the larger quantities were broken down into smaller packaging consistent with the sale of marijuana, police say the home was being used to cultivate, harvest, dry, package and facilitate the sale of marijuana.
Tiffany was charged with operating a drug factory, cultivation of marijuana over one kilo, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
The suspect reportedly provided a written statement to police claiming ownership over all the cultivation equipment and marijuana found in the residence and surrounding areas.
Tiffany is free after posting a $50,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to return to court April 14. Her case may be transferred to the Part A division of Middletown Superior Court, where more serious cases are heard, according to state prosecutors.
News Hawk: Warbux 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: The Middletown Press
Author: Walt Gogolya
Contact: The Middletown Press : Serving Middletown CT and surrounding areas
Copyright: 2010 The Middletown Press
Website: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">WITH WARRANT:</span> Woman accused of operating drug factory says pot was medical - The Middletown Press : Serving Middletown, CT
