Las Vegas Sun

April 19, 2024

Nevada college coach suspected of growing pot

Authorities arrested an assistant baseball coach with the College of Southern Nevada on suspicion of growing nearly 200 marijuana plants.

KLAS-TV reports that police found 186 plants in a Henderson home Thursday evening. The plants were valued at more than $600,000.

Police arrested 29-year-old Ezekiel Parraz on suspicion of the crime.

Authorities say neighbors reported an overwhelming marijuana smell coming from the home and police obtained a search warrant after conducting surveillance.

The television station reports that authorities in Clark County have found 83 marijuana growing operations this year.