Marijuana Grown In Elmhurst Neighborhood: Cops

ELMHURST, IL – An Elmhurst resident was arrested this week after officers found out he had marijuana plants growing in his backyard, police said.

Carlos E. Loria, 52, who lives in the 800 block of South Hillside Avenue, was charged Wednesday with producing or possessing marijuana plants. He was taken to the DuPage County Jail.

The plants were in public view, with Loria admitting he planted them, police said.