DOVER, Del.- Two Dover men have been charged with growing marijuana after Delaware State Police went to a house searching for stolen goods.
Police said 41-year-old Raymond T. Giordano Jr. was suspected of stealing several televisions from his employer, Rent-A-Center, located on the 1600 block of South Governors Street in Dover.
Troopers searched the home, located on the 1500 block of John Clark Drive in Dover, on Saturday and found an alleged marijuana growing operation in the basement. Police said the operation included lights, chemicals and approximately 1,495 grams of marijuana.
"The plants had already reached cultivation and were being used to sell or distribute into the market," said Master Cpl. Gary Fournier.
Police said Giordano was renting the home from 49-year-old David J. Prouse, who faces similar charges.
"I was not manufacturing any marijuana nor was I selling it," said Giordano. "This is was in the works before I moved here."
Troopers found an additional quantity of marijuana at Prouse's home as well as $3,300 in suspected drug proceeds, according to police.
Giordano also faces charges related to the stolen TVs. Giordano was released on $9,500 unsecured bail and Prouse was released on $5,000 unsecured bail.
