Lincoln County man busted for growing marijuana
By Dennis Hoey dhoey@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
EDGECOMB — An Edgecomb man was arrested last week for growing marijuana at his home on Old County Road.
Lt. Michael Murphy of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said deputies and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted a search at the home of 37-year-old John Main. A warrant was issued as the result of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the midcoast.
Seized durng the search were 11 marijuana plants, more than two pounds of processed marijuana, a set of scales and two rifles. The marijauna's street value was about $5,000.
Main was charged with unlawful trafficking in marijuana and possession of a firearm by a felon. He has been released on $1,500 unsecured bail.
Police officers also discovered 45 large marijuana plants growing behind the home of 55-year-old Fred Nelson, who also lives on Old County Road in Edgecomb. Those plants were seized. Nelson was summonsed for marijuana cultivation.
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19 COMMENTS
Jim said...
When are we gonna repeal marijauna laws so we can stop wasting taxpayer's money pursueing people who aren't hurting anyone?
July 27, 2010 at 6:24 PM Report abuse
Uvebenhad said...
Thank God the State,the County and the locals spent thousands of dollars investigating and catching this person. I can finally sleep tonight knowing this man is behind bars via the benefit of my tax dollars paying these wanna be SWAT team members..................not. Enough is enough.
July 27, 2010 at 6:25 PM Report abuse
Chew said...
Are we supposed to feel safer now?
July 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM Report abuse
badjuju said...
I bet they get more in time and fines than the REAL criminals.
July 27, 2010 at 6:58 PM Report abuse
whowhatwhy said...
When will we begin to fight real crime...get a clue.
July 27, 2010 at 6:59 PM Report abuse
mainermike said...
AS I SEE IT, by Mainer Mike Brown --- I remember when I partied as a youngster, other teens were telling each other that marijuana's side affects are no worse than alcohol. It's just another example of teens getting misinformation from others instead of finding out from people who actually know what they're talking about.
July 27, 2010 at 7:33 PM Report abuse
Jonathan said...
Ok morons, I guess you missed the part about him being a felon with guns... Get a clue.
July 27, 2010 at 7:33 PM Report abuse
mainermike said...
AS I SEE IT, by Mainer Mike Brown --- If your considering trying drugs, I would recommend doing research to find out what this stuff can really do to you. Informed decisions are best.
July 27, 2010 at 7:35 PM Report abuse
brads said...
We should be helping the dogs of the day from their owners instead of this nonsense. Poor CoCo! Who dresses you like that??
July 27, 2010 at 7:59 PM Report abuse
Robinwhod said...
Drugs are involved... Ask your doctor if Zip Flap is right for you...
July 27, 2010 at 8:15 PM Report abuse
sovereign59 said...
If a "felon" has never harmed anyone and his "crime" was one of self ownership why has the government taken away the right to bear arms? Is it because the greatest crime one can commit in this ahem "free country" is one of self ownership / disbedience? The "crime" of growing pot is victimless. Who initiated force here, the alleged grower or the men with guns that arrested him? Sounds like the person(s) that initiates force is the one that is the real criminal. This man has been victimized. Who has he hurt? Rights are not supposed to come from government, they are inalienable. Government is supposed to protect, not steal rights. There are many "felons" that have never harmed anybody. Who owns YOUR body?
July 27, 2010 at 8:33 PM Report abuse
shredder said...
Hey Jonathan a little law school for you. He is a felon with guns because anyone caught with any amount of any illegal substance (drugs) and possess firearms its an automatic felony. So if they find a joint on you and you have a gun automatic felony. If he were a convicted felon prior to this search and seizure don't you think his bail would be a little more than $1500? Laws are hard to understand, specially by the simple minded.
July 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM Report abuse
c3dlZXRwZWU%3D said...
How sweet, maybe sheriff dion can call him up and work out a deal...
July 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM Report abuse
TheSaint said...
These officers should be proud! After all the money we pay for their training, equipment, and wages we finally see the fruit of our tax dollars. A couple of middle age pot heads growing some home grown reefer get busted. Thank God they captured these bad guys! My grandmother will be able to sleep at night.
July 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM Report abuse
Caveman said...
Remember November; never mind none of them have the quones to go down that road.
July 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM Report abuse
MeJeepNut said...
shredder said... Hey Jonathan a little law school for you ----Hey shredder,a little law school for you!He was arrested,not convicted yet so the felony is from his passed.Just because the cops say you were in possesion of pot and firearms does not mean you are guilty,Takes a court with a judge and maybe a jury to convict you....
July 27, 2010 at 10:40 PM Report abuse
Mainiacdan said...
Legalize the stuff and tax hell out of it (new money). Cops won't need to chase growers (money saved). Less court time (money saved). Growers will grow and users will use anyway. Let's get real and get some tax money out of it.
July 28, 2010 at 6:22 AM Report abuse
Psykodelik+R said...
Talk about a waste of money and resources. Did they think someone was going to overdose on this pot........ MeJeepNut....thanks for schooling the misinformed!
July 28, 2010 at 8:25 AM Report abuse
Pilllory said...
mainermike said... AS I SEE IT, by Mainer Mike Brown --- If your considering trying drugs, I would recommend doing research to find out what this stuff can really do to you. Informed decisions are best. ___________________________ YAH I know what you mean! I read those informational inserts the pharmacy packs with the meds and HOLY CRAP that's scary!!! I won't be taking any of them any time soon!
July 28, 2010 at 9:22 AM Report abuse