Friday, March 9, 2012

News Release from Rock County Sheriff's Office

NEWS RELEASE

Indoor Marijuana Growing Operation

For Immediate Release

On Friday, March 9, 2012, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit (SIU), City of Milton Police Department and the FBI Safe Street Task Force (GROC) completed a drug investigation that resulted in an execution of a drug search warrant at 606 Greenman St. in the City of Milton.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals identified as Alan R. Kreger M/W 09/16/51 and Emily S. Kreger F/W 06/28/80 both of which currently reside at that address. These charges include the Manufacture of THC, Possession with Intent to Deliver THC, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking place, Possession of THC and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, all within 1000’ feet of Park/School.

A search of the residence led to the discovery of a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in the basement. The growing operation included potting soil, chemicals, grow lights, ventilation tubing, plant watering system, reflective material, all of which are used to facilitate the growing and cultivation of marijuana indoors. The search also yielded processed and packaged marijuana and marijuana at different stages of processing. The total amount of marijuana seized from the residence was 13.2 pounds with a street value in excess of $20,000.

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

ROBERT D. SPODEN
SHERIFF