Three arrested in connection with marijuana grow operation - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports

Three arrested in connection with marijuana grow operation

Posted: Updated:

ROSSVILLE, GA (WRCB) -- The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 241 Longview Drive, Rossville, Georgia, around noon on Monday and found an indoor marijuana growing operation, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.

Sheriff Wilson described the operation as "elaborate and sophisticated" with thousands of dollars worth of fans, timers and lighting. Approximately one-quarter of a million dollars in marijuana was seized. 

The marijuana was found in various stages of growth from seedling to processed marijuana ready for sale.

Arrested were three men of Cuban descent: Benjamin Valdes, 31, Juan Carlos Valladares, 31, and Felix Valdes Jr., 32.

All three men will appear before a Magistrate Judge on Tuesday April 3rd, at 3:00 PM in Walker County.

  • News

  • Working Together For You

    Thursday, May 23 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:23:39 GMT
    Tammy Hale married Releford three months after he was released from prison. They lived in a house on Lovell Road in unincorporated Hamilton County, near Soddy-Daisy. She had two daughters from previous relationships.
    Tammy Hale married Releford three months after he was released from prison. They lived in a house on Lovell Road in unincorporated Hamilton County, near Soddy-Daisy. She had two daughters from previous relationships.

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:13:57 GMT
    Some showers and storms may redevelop today as a cold front passes through the Tennessee Valley. But don't worry too much, they aren't expected to be widespread or become severe.
    Some showers and storms may redevelop today as a cold front passes through the Tennessee Valley. But don't worry too much, they aren't expected to be widespread or become severe.

  • Working Together For You

    Thursday, May 23 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:51:04 GMT
    Corker is splitting with most other Tennesseans in the Congress who have balked at a proposal in the Obama budget plan to conduct a strategic study on cutting TVA loose from the federal treasury.
    Corker is splitting with most other Tennesseans in the Congress who have balked at a proposal in the Obama budget plan to conduct a strategic study on cutting TVA loose from the federal treasury.
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WRCB. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. For information regarding WRCB Jobs/EEO please click here.