Police officers busted a man for allegedly growing marijuana in his attic in Jefferson Township, NJ.

Officers received call of a dispute on East Shore Road in Jefferson Township, NJ. When they arrived at the scene, officers placed 25-year-old Kevin Intravaia under arrest. Intravaia was charged with simple assault and criminal mischief.

Officers later conducted a search of the residence and found what they believed to be marijuana in an open top dresser drawer. According to authorities, a search of the home’s attic led the officers to discover several marijuana plants, a plastic bag with green vegetation, and bags of plant food and fertilizer.

Intravaia now faces additional charges of intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in a school zone, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of growing materials.

To learn more about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Jefferson Man Busted on Assault Charges Was Also Growing Marijuana in His Attic, Cops Say.“

If you are facing drug charges in New Jersey, contact Morristown NJ criminal defense attorney Alissa D. Hascup for a free consultation about your case.