Sheriff: House set up as indoor pot farm
LEBANON, Ore. - A medical marijuana card holder faces felony drug charges after sheriff's deputies searched his property and found more plants and processed marijuana than Oregon law allows.
The Linn County Sheriff arrested Charles Edward Smith, 43, on charges of Manufacturing a Controlled Substance (marijuana), Delivery of a Controlled Substance (marijuana), Possession of a Controlled Substance (marijuana) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Bail is set at $36,250.
According to the sheriff's office, deputies served a search warrant at Smith's Middle Ridge Drive address. By law, Smith could possess six mature marijuana plants and 1 1/2 pounds of processed marijuana. Detectives seized 19 marijuana plants and approximately 10 lbs of processed marijuana, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies also seized scales, cash and packaging materials, as well as methamphetamine and several firearms, including a loaded .380 semi automatic pistol found sitting on a coffee table.
Deputies said the property had been set up to serve as a grow facility, with limited furniture and clothing.
