Officers Daniel Jones and Robert Pratti, accompanied by K9 Buca, responded to a call for a burglary in progress. While checking the residence for any intruders, Buca alerted the officers to the presence marijuana, Deerpark Police said.
A subsequent search yielded 13 ounces of pot, as well as lights, timers and fertilizers officials believe were used for a growing operation.
Eliahu Eli , 29, was charged with criminal possession of marijuana. He was taken to Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail, officials said.
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