Man charged with growing pot across from school

February 25, 2010 (CHICAGO)

Ralph Lawson, 26, of the 9300-block of S. Wallace, was taken into custody after police conducted a search warrant at his home and seized 12 cannabis plants, 5 loaded handguns, and over $11,000 in cash.

Lawson was charged with manufacturing and delivering cannabis within 1,000 feet of a school, production of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and failure to register a firearm.

The cannabis plants and seeds police seized are valued at $600.

Lawson appeared in bond court on Thursday.

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