News

Illegal marijuana grow operation discovered in Oxford County

Illegal marijuana grow operation discovered in Oxford County

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office says that they’ve found an illegal marijuana grow operation at a house on Porter Road in Dixfield.

On Friday morning at around 9 A.M. police executed a search warrant on the house after receiving reports of the growth.

The Oxford County Sheriff’s office along with federal, state, and local authorities reportedly found over 23 pounds of processed marijuana and 1,647 marijuana plants.

CBS 13 reports that no one was home at the time, but records indicate that the home is owned by a 38-year-old woman from Boston

Latest Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

One Dead in Milton House Fire

Firefighters say the person who called to report the fire said they got out safely.

3 hours ago in Local

Rockland Extends Warming Shelter Hours With Single Digit Lows Monday

The shelter is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. , according to the Rockland Police Department.

9 hours ago in Local

Skiing season gets off to strong and early start in Maine

This is in contrast with last year's season, which got off to a much slower start.

2 days ago in Local

Jay school board stays the course on transgender athlete policy amid lawsuit filed by Maine Human Rights Commission

School board members in Jay voted Thursday night to keep a policy in place barring transgender athletes from girls' sports.

2 days ago in Local

Man injured in Oakland house explosion remains in critical condition

An investigation continues into the cause of a propane leak that caused an explosion at a home in Oakland on Thanksgiving.