Police: Cumberland man had 40+ marijuana plants in his basement

Police: Cumberland man had 40+ marijuana plants in his basement

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — A Cumberland man was arrested after firefighters discovered an "elaborate" marijuana cultivation operation in his basement, according to police. Mark Garvey, 38, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon and charged with felony possession of marijuana. Firefighters were called to Sunny Valley Drive around 1 p.m. to investigate reports of smoke pouring from Garvey's home. Garvey wasn't home at the time, according to polic…

Cumberland house fire results in arrest of homeowner

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — The Cumberland Police Department said a man was arrested after firefighters allegedly discovered a large amount of marijuana inside his home during a fire response on Tuesday. Around 1 p.m., crews were dispatched to Sun Valley Drive for reports of smoke showing from a home. Shortly after arrival, firefighters were able to contain the fire to the basement. In the basement, firefighters allegedly discovered an “elaborate …