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November 6, 2009

Man faces pot charges


A North Norwich man has been accused of growing and selling marijuana.

Walter J. Russell, 57, was charged Thursday with third-degree criminal possession of marijuana and unlawfully growing marijuana, said Chenango County deputies, who executed a search warrant at his home.

A monthlong investigation into the cultivating, possession and sale of marijuana resulted in the arrest of Russell, who allegedly had more than 1 pound of marijuana.

Russell is scheduled to appear in North Norwich Town Court on Tuesday.