Island Gazette

NHSO Vice and Narcotics Bust Marijuana Grow House

New Hanover County Vice and Narcotics Detectives concluded an investigation
of an indoor marijuana grow operation late Monday night July 23.

A search warrant was executed at the residence of 107 Hawthorne Dr.  Detectives located two
separate indoor grow operations at the residence.  The first grow was located in a back room of the residence. The second was found in a storage building located at the rear of the property.  More than 150 marijuana plants were seized during the operation. The plants have a potential value of more than $200,000. Also located was harvested marijuana and packaging material. The
grow house included an extensive ventilation and artificial lighting equipment.  Detectives arrested Harold Monroe Becker Jr. a 56 year old white male for multiple felony drug charges.  Becker is currently in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $50,000.00 secure bond.

Harold Monroe Becker Jr.
56 year old white male
Trafficking in Marijuana- felony- 2 counts
PWISD Marijuana- felony- 1 count
Maintain vehicle/dwelling for drugs- felony- 1 count
Possession of Marijuana- felony- 1 count
Possession of Drug- misdemeanor- 1 count
Manufacture Marijuana- felony- 1 count
$50,000.00 Secure Bond

Source: New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.

Harold Monroe Becker Jr.