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United States: Everyone's got to have a hobby and Reverend Arko's was gardening. Unfortunately, the Ohio authorities frown on the cultivation of certain plants.
A Roman Catholic priest accused of growing marijuana in his church living quarters pleaded innocent Friday.
The Rev. Richard A. Arko, 40, said nothing in Summit County Magistrate Court. He is free on a $3,000 signature bond.
He was charged Jan. 22 with illegal cultivation of marijuana, a fifth-degree felony. On Wednesday, an indictment also charged him with possession of criminal tools and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
If convicted, Arko faces one to two years in jail and up to $5,250 in fines.
Priest bagged for growing pot in rectory - AP, 6th February 2004.
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