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    Thursday, May 09, 2024

    Ledyard police arrest pair after uncovering marijuana growing operation

    Ledyard — Town police arrested two people Monday after executing a search warrant at a home they allege was used to grow and sell marijuana.

    Police said they conducted a monthlong investigation into the possible cultivation and sale of marijuana at 952 Shewville Road.

    On Monday they executed the search and seizure warrant, discovering a small marijuana-growing operation in a closet, marijuana, a revolver and a small electric stun gun.

    Two children were also living at the residence.

    Ross Meyer, 34, was charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor, cultivation of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell, criminal possession of a pistol and criminal possession of a defense weapon.

    Melissa Burgess, 25, was charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor.

    Both were living at the home. 

    Meyer was being held on a $50,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Tuesday.

    Burgess was  released on a $5,000 non-surety bond. She is scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Feb. 21.

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