Police arrest Pasadena man on suspicion of growing marijuana in back yard
PASADENA -- Police arrested a Pasadena man Thursday after officers spotted marijuana plants growing in his back yard, authorities said.
Jerry Lee Lewis, 52, was booked on suspicion of cultivation of marijuana, Pasadena police Lt. Chris Russ said.
Officers were near his home in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue and noticed marijuana plants growing in his back yard, he said.
They inquired with the homeowner, Lewis, who admitted to illegally growing the 18 plants, the lieutenant said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Lewis was released from jail after posting $10,000 bail.
Jerry Lee Lewis, 52, was booked on suspicion of cultivation of marijuana, Pasadena police Lt. Chris Russ said.
Officers were near his home in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue and noticed marijuana plants growing in his back yard, he said.
They inquired with the homeowner, Lewis, who admitted to illegally growing the 18 plants, the lieutenant said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Lewis was released from jail after posting $10,000 bail.
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