Lacey Police Charge Father-Son Duo In Pot Manufacturing Operation

Lacey Township detectives recently arrested a father and son in connection with marijuana manufacturing operation at their Knollwood Court home in Lanoka Harbor, Police Chief David A. Paprota said.

Detectives executived a search warrant on the evening of Sept. 1 at 503 Knollwood Court as part of a narcotics investigation. They recovered individual packages of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, drug scales and 27 marijuana plants, the chief said.

They arrested Lisandro Morales, 54, the owner of the home, and his son, Justian Morales, 21. Lisandro Morales was charged with manufacturing marijuana. Justian Morales was charged with possession of marijuana, intent to distribute marijuan and possession of drug paraphernalia, Paprota said.

Lisandro Morales was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $50,000 bail. Justian Morales was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance, the chief said.