Upon arriving, the father tried to prevent the team of rescuers, which included Elkhorn City Police Chief Bobby Sexton, from accessing the home. A first offence for growing five or more marijuana plants is a class D felony, punishable by one to five years in prison, a fine of between US$1,000 ($1,250) and $10,000 ($12,500), or both. Investigators discovered the indoor marijuana grow during the blaze, which included an explosion, on Mar. 17 in the basement of the Elkhorn City residence, according to WAVE3News. It is alleged the father grabbed and pushed Sexton in a bid to prevent entry. Anthony Cantrell, 59, Adam Cantrell, 26, and Cody Cantrell, 35, have been charged with marijuana cultivation, while the father also faces one count of assaulting a police officer.
A man and his two adult sons were arrested after the father tried to prevent police from entering his still-burning home to douse the fire believed to have been sparked by an illegal cannabis grow-op.
Investigators discovered the indoor marijuana grow during the blaze, which included an explosion, on Mar. 17 in the basement of the Elkhorn City residence, according to WAVE3News.
Upon arriving, the father tried to prevent the team of rescuers, which included Elkhorn City Police Chief Bobby Sexton, from accessing the home....
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