A tipster led detectives to the Homestead Place house, where they executed a search warrant yesterday and found the plants — “in different stages of development” — along with the cash and a growing room “equipped with professional growing lights and a ventilation system,” Police Chief John C. Burke told CLIFFVIEW PILOT early this afternoon.
Gary Hill, Thomas Heger (MUGSHOTS: Courtesy BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF)
Roommates Gary Hill was held on $60,000 bail and Thomas Heger on $40,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail. Both are charged with conspiracy, drug manufacturing and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute them.
The investigation was conducted by Detective Sgt. Jonathan Misskerg and Detective Victor Negron, with assistance from Sgts. Don Maye and Geoffrey Cole and Officers Hector Liriano, Devin Rivera and Michael Laferrera.
PHOTO: Courtesy BOGOTA PD
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