Four arrested in Warwick growing operation

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Providence (WLNE)- Four men were arrested and face charges related to growing and distributing marijuana, Rhode Island State Police announced Thursday.

Warrants executed across three towns led to the seizure of 65 marijuana plants, 11 pounds of usable marijuana, and over four pounds of marijuana extract oil, or butane honey oil.

Along with packaging and grow equipment, police seized $29,000 in cash.

The arrested include:

-Jordon Leighty, 37, of Warwick, charged with:

  • Possession with intent to deliver a schedule I controlled substance-marijuana
  • Possession of marijuana in excess of 5 kilograms
  • Possession with intent to deliver a schedule I controlled substance-Butane Honey Oil (BHO)
  • Possession of Scheduled II controlled substance
  • Controlled substance conspiracy

-Nicholas Aldrich, 37, of Warwick, charged with:

  • Possession with intent to deliver a schedule I controlled substance-marijuana
  • Possession of marijuana 1 to 5 kilos
  • Possession of marijuana 1 to 5 kilos
  • Possession with intent to deliver a schedule I controlled substance-Butane Honey Oil (BHO)
  • Controlled substance conspiracy

Additionally, Eric Swanson, 39, and Noah Swanson, 36, both of Coventry, were each charged with Controlled substance conspiracy.

The investigation was a partnership between the state police, the FBI Safe Streets Task force and the Rhode island Violent Fugitive Task Force. 

©WLNE-TV/ABC 6 2020

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