East Dorset, Vermont – Cultivation of Marijuana – Possession of Narcotics
By admin • Sep 5th, 2008 • Category: In The NewsDISCLAIMER - Any Charges Reported in these Press Releases are Merely Accusations and the Defendants are Presumed Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty.
On 09/03/08 members of the Vermont Drug Task Force were joined by Troopers from the Vermont State Police in executing a search warrant at the home of Benjamin Gates in the town of East Dorset, VT. During the search 24 Marijuana plants were seized that were growing on the property. Also found was pre packaged marijuana with scales and packaging material, an assortment of prescription pills and cash.
The search warrant was obtained by information that was received by the Vermont Drug Task Force. Both Gates and Merrow will be arranged in Bennington District court on 10/20/08 to answer to both felony and misdemeanor charges ranging from Cultivation of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant narcotic drug.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: Search warrant – Cultivation of Marijuana – Possession of Marijuana – Possession of a Depressant, Stimulant narcotic drug
CASE #: 08H200494
STATION: VSP HQ CONTACT#: 802-241-5360
DATE/TIME: 09/03/08- 1630 hours
LOCATION (specific): East Dorset Vermont
VIOLATION: Cultivation of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Depressant, Stimulant narcotic drug.
ACCUSED: Benjamin Gates AGE: 24
ACCUSED: Merlin Merrow AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Dorset, Vermont
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