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Trio of Pearl Street residents face marijuana charges following Task Force raid

By Howard B. Owens

One person is accused of illegally growing marijuana following a Local Drug Enforcement Task Force raid of a Pearl Street residence on Thursday.

Alex Dumbleton, 19, of Pearl Street, Batavia, is charged with unlicensed growing of cannabis, a Class A misdemeanor, and a violation of unlawful possession of marijuana.

Also cited for alleged unlawful possession of marijuana were Sonya M. Bale, 28, and Sterlyng J. Wilcox, 26 , both of Pearl Street.

The task force executed a search warrant on the residence.

Dumbleton, Bale and Wilcox were allegedly found in possession of marijuana.

Investigators report also finding drug paraphernalia.

Dumbleton was allegedly found to be growing marijuana plants.

All three were arrested and issued appearance tickets.

Assisting in the investigation were the District Attorney's Office, Batavia PD and Sheriff's deputies.

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