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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Coralville man charged with growing marijuana

Johnson County deputies arrested a Coralville man last month after he allegedly grew marijuana in the furnace closet of his home.

Larry Monteiro, 33, Coralville, was charged Aug. 27 with a controlled-substance violation and possession of a controlled substance.

According to complaints, deputies executed a search warrant on Monteiro’s home on Aug. 26.

During the search, the complaint said, officers found two small bags of marijuana. Officers also found two pots containing a total of six marijuana plants in the furnace closet, the complaint said.

The complaint said Monteiro admitted, under Miranda, to attempting to grow marijuana for personal use.

— by Hayley Bruce

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