Man Accused of Growing Nearly 140 Pounds Worth of Marijuana Plants in South Windsor

A Stafford man was arrested after allegedly growing nearly 140 pounds worth of marijuana plants in a wooded area of South Windsor, according to WFSB 3.

Members of the East Central Narcotics Taskforce arrested Stuart Klotzer, 54, after setting up surveillance and seeing him enter a wooded area off Niederwerfer Road and then returning to his vehicle, according to WFSB.

WFSB reports that police followed Klotzer into Ellington where he was stopped with the help of the resident state trooper and officers located 8 pounds of marijuana inside the glove compartment of Klotzer’s vehicle.

Additionally, nearly 70 pounds of marijuana plants were seized in the wooded area and another 60 pounds at Klotzer’s house, according to WFSB. The value of the marijuana seized was $348,000.

Klotzer was arrested on charges of cultivation of marijuana, operating a drug factory and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

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(WFSB 3 photo)