Over 100 cannabis plants seized

By Northern Star Staff

Three suspects were arrested on Friday after police seized over 100 cannabis plants at a residence in the 200 block of South Sixth Street. Investigators received a citizen tip which led them to them to the residence.

Alyssa Kruse, 21, of Dekalb, and Patrick Malloy, 23, of DeKalb, were both charged with unlawful production of cannabis, a class two felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor.

Jeff Tull, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with unlawful production of cannabis, a class two felony. Tull was also charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony.

All suspects were taken to the DeKalb County Jail pending a bond hearing.