Nevada college coach suspected of growing pot

Fri, Jul 27, 2012 (9:11 a.m.)

Authorities arrested an assistant baseball coach with the College of Southern Nevada on suspicion of growing nearly 200 marijuana plants.

KLAS-TV reports that police found 186 plants in a Henderson home Thursday evening. The plants were valued at more than $600,000.

Police arrested 29-year-old Ezekiel Parraz on suspicion of the crime.

Authorities say neighbors reported an overwhelming marijuana smell coming from the home and police obtained a search warrant after conducting surveillance.

The television station reports that authorities in Clark County have found 83 marijuana growing operations this year.

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