Local Marijuana Growing Operation Has Interstate Ties
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Local Marijuana Growing Operation Has Interstate Ties
One woman was detained and narcotics officers are searching for a man in connection with an interstate marijuana farming operation based in Central Texas.
Reporter: By Paul J. Gately
Email Address: paul.gately@kwtx.com
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WHITNEY (May 13, 2009)--A Hill County woman was detained and several high-grade marijuana plants were seized after officers from several agencies raided a house near Whitney on Tuesday night.

Carol Anne Kelly was detained at her residence at 123 B Avenue Bend but according to a Hill County Sheriff's Office spokesman was not arrested and so far has not been charged.

Authorities are looking for Daniel Irving Rogers, 54, in connection with the raid.

Officers of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Drug Enforcement Agency office in Waco and the Hill County Sheriff's Office executed the search warrant at about 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The raid was the culmination of a joint investigation that also involved the Plumerville, Ark. Drug Enforcement Administration office.

The Arkansas office had forwarded information to Central Texas lawmen about the sale of high-grade hydroponically grown marijuana there and that information resulted in the search Tuesday night.

Some nine ounces of high-grade marijuana worth an estimated $9,000 was found in a back bedroom that was being used to grow and process marijuana, authorities said.

Officers also found nine small marijuana plants growing in pots in a garden.

Lawmen also recovered a handgun and a computer that displayed images of the marijuana growing operation at various stages.

DPS Lt. Joe Coy asked anyone with information concerning Rogers or any other major criminal activity to contact the DPS Narcotics office in Waco at 254 759 7190.


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Posted by: Jake Location: Philly on May 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

9 oz = $9,000????? Wrong. Who's pockets got lined with that extra money Mr. DEA AGENT?!?!? And to the kid paying 400-600 for an O of hydro - find yourself a new dealer. 400 for the O, TOPS!
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Posted by: Jonesen Location: Whitney on May 23, 2009 at 01:53 AM

Does anyone know how to grow coca plants? My doctor wont give me no more scrips! I have alot of aches and pains. I would only use it for pain management of course!
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Posted by: Jonesen Location: Whitney on May 23, 2009 at 01:35 AM

Yea, really great neighbor. I would be really nice to my neighbors if I had pot growing in my bedroom too. The people with the meth lab in the kitchen alway wave at me when they see me. Why dont you have the child molestor next door babysit your kids, he's wonderful and so funny! All the kids love him!
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