A late-night fire uncovers a hidden marijuana grow system in a Pennsylvania home, leading to a dramatic arrest and shocking revelations. 🌐 #News #JacksonTownshipPA #Pennsylvania #Crime
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – A house fire in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania, led to an unexpected discovery early Friday morning: a large-scale illegal marijuana growing operation hidden in the basement. Authorities were called to the scene around 4:39 a.m., only to find that what began as a fire quickly turned into a major criminal investigation. The blaze, which firefighters fought to control, revealed a hydroponic marijuana system, along with other illegal items, in the residence.
Firefighters Respond to Blaze on North Alpine Drive
Emergency units rushed to North Alpine Drive at 4:39 a.m. Friday, responding to a report of a structure fire in Jackson Township. As firefighters worked to put out the flames, they made an alarming discovery: a hydroponic marijuana growing system in the basement. The equipment and numerous plants hinted at an illicit operation that had been hiding in plain sight.
Once the fire was under control, police quickly secured the property and obtained a search warrant. Investigators uncovered not only the marijuana grow system but also a handgun, various illegal drugs, and related paraphernalia. The basement, where the system had been set up, was the apparent source of the fire.
Electrical Malfunction Identified as Fire Cause
The Northern York County Regional Police Department’s Fire Investigator determined that the fire was caused by an electrical issue originating near the hydroponic system…