That cannabis has a street value of approximately $480,000, police said.
Police say a tip led them to the home at 16 D Ione Drive, where the alleged offender, Claudio Ochoa, 46, lived. They say an officer observed a traffic violation and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 100 pounds of cannabis in the car.
Ochoa was taken into custody. A search of his residence turned up another 500 pounds of marijuana, police said.
Ochoa is charged with the manufacture/delivery of cannabis and one count possession. Both are felonies. Bond was set at $250,000.
