Alleged pot-growing operation busted

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Updated: March 3, 2012 11:36AM

PLAINFIELD — A man was arrested after police reportedly found nearly a pound of marijuana in his house Wednesday morning.

Director Mike Weber said the Cooperative Police Assistance Team executed a search warrant around 7 a.m. at 26301 W. 128th St. to conclude a short-term investigation.

“We received information Peter W. Malone, 52, was selling cannabis and found 500 grams during the search,” Weber said. In addition, police reportedly found 9 grams of synthetic pot at the residence.

Malone was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.

“The felony arrest will revoke his firearm owner’s identification card so 15 guns were also seized,” Weber said.

Weber said Malone had set up a watering system and grow lamps for pot plants in a bedroom.

In other police news:

BradelyM. Barker: 24, of 570 Ivory Lane in Bartlett, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Gregory R. Thompson: 31, of 811 Milan Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.

Michael A. Aldaco: 20, of 1182 Jennifer Lane in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.

Michael C. Edwards: 29, of 3805 217th St. in Matteson, was arrested by Mokena police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of theft and deceptive practices.

Jason R. Schneider: 23, of 11441 E. 9000 North Road in Grant Park, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Eric J. Dybas: 33, of 346 Marion Court in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Khiry T. McKinley: 19, of 1458 Crowfoot Lane in Minooka, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of burglary.

Andrew D. Behnke: 24, of 1119 Highland Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of narcotics possession.

Juan R. Sanchez: 32, of 1507 Freedom Blvd. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Paige A. Henson: 19, of 3116 Tyler Drive in Joliet, was arrested and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of narcotics possession, vandalism, identity theft and unlawful use of a credit card.

Cecilia Y. Woods: 40, of 8600 S. Yates Blvd. in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Joyce Hayden-Robinson: 50, of 4800 S. Chicago Beach in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of unlawful use of a credit card.

Alphonso L. Parker: 21, of 504 Bellarmine Drive in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of possession of narcotics with intent to deliver.

Jesus Flores: 21, of 156 Parks Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving without a license.

Anthony J. Daniels: 23, of 1504 Fairmont Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of motor vehicle theft, possession of burglary tools and vandalism.

Xavier J. Travis: 18, of 1825 Arbor Lane in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Wednesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.