Police Raid Marijuana Grow Rooms in East Hampton Home: Report

EAST HAMPTON, CT - Three marijuana grow rooms inside an East Hampton residence were raided at approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, resulting in the arrest of three people.

The search and seizure warrant was executed after police received information that marijuana cultivation was allegedly occurring in the 29 Wildwood Lane, East Hampton, home.

The Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force - North Central (SNTF-NC) office, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the East Hampton Police Department, handled the investigation.

“While conducting the search, officers located three separate ‘grow rooms’ inside the residence and seized over 56 mature marijuana plants ready for harvesting, 2.5 lbs. of processed marijuana buds packaged for sale, numerous high intensity lights and ballasts, an extensive irrigation system and a ventilation system consistent with the cultivation of marijuana,” police said. “Detectives also seized several grams of THC ‘wax’ made from the extracted marijuana oils; numerous drug paraphernalia items such as pipes and bongs, and approximately $2,900 in U.S. currency.”

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Detectives identified Destin Kelley, Julian Clark, and Elizabeth Moore as residing in the home and determined they are allegedly responsible for the marijuana cultivation.

All three people were taken into custody and transported to Troop K-Colchester, where they were processed and held on bond pending their court date.

All seized items were transported to Troop K where they were held as evidence.

Arrest #1

• Destin Kelley, 32, of 29 Wildwood Lane
• Charges: Cultivation of Marijuana
• Operating a drug factory
• Possession of over 1 kilo of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana
• Court: Middletown Superior Court
• February 24, 2016
• Bond: $250,000

Arrest #2

• Julian Clark, 30, of 29 Wildwood Lane
• Charges: Cultivation of Marijuana
• Operating a drug factory
• Possession of over 1 kilo of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana
• Court: Middletown Superior Court
• February 24, 2016
• Bond: $250,000

Arrest #3

• Elizabeth Moore, 37, of 29 Wildwood Lane
• Charges: Cultivation of Marijuana
• Operating a drug factory
• Possession of over 1 kilo of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession with Intent to Sell Marijuana
• Court: Middletown Superior Court
• February 24, 2016
• Bond: $100,000

Photos, left to right

• Alleged grow room in East Hampton home
• Julian Clark
• Elizabeth Moore
• Destin Kelley
• Marijuana plants seized