Two-Foot Tall Marijuana Plant Grew in Arnold Man's Bathroom, Police Say

A 20-year-old Arnold man is facing criminal charges after police say they found a two-foot tall marijuana plant in his bathroom. 

Joseph Jones, of the 1100 block of Missouri State Road, is charged with producing a controlled substance, which is a class B felony. 

A Jefferson County Sheriff's Department deputy said the marijuana plant was discovered during a search on Dec. 1, 2012, according to a court document. The deputy also found numerous smoking devices and a bag of marijuana, the document notes. 

The deputy had been investigating the area for a "suspicious odor" when the officer noticed multiple smoking devices that were visible through the home's window. 

Jones gave the deputy permission to enter the home, where the deputy discovered the other items, according to the court document. 

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