Vice Narcotics Detectives received information related to trespassing complaints that involved a possible marijuana grow operation. The information was that a suspect was utilizing the property of someone else to grow numerous marijuana plants.
As the investigation evolved suspect Jackson “Jack” Francis Russell, 55 of Mechanicsville, was confirmed as a suspect.
Detectives, assisted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, executed a search and seizure warrant on Russell’s home. Approximately eight and one half pounds of cultivated marijuana were recovered along with 13 fully matured marijuana plants. The total street value is approximately $40,000. A 2001 GMC Pick up truck (valued at $5,000) was seized as it was used in the transportation of the controlled substance.
Further investigation revealed that Russell was convicted in 2001 of manufacturing marijuana and is a felon. Numerous weapons and ammunition was recovered from the home.
Russell was charged with the marijuana possession and felon in possession of a firearm. Additional charges are pending a State’s Attorney’s Office review.
