Officers say they uncovered an elaborate pot-growing operation in a home in quiet, suburban Plainfield on Tuesday.
Police say a man living among young families was growing almost 100 pot plants in his house.
"It's definitely a family-oriented neighborhood," says Marty Mitchell. "There's a park three houses past where this happened."
That's why Mitchell and his wife were shocked when they found out two doors down from them, their neighbor had a massive cannabis growing operation.
These are the pictures of what the operation looked like when police busted it last night.
"The entire house was set up specifically as a grow house. It was no longer used to reside in. There was probably one room left in the house they could actually sleep in if they needed to. Otherwise, every room in that house had been reconstructed," Plainfield Police Sergeant Mike Fisher said.
Police found over $1 million worth of drugs inside the home, including 178 ecstasy pills, 118 cannabis plants, and 65 pounds of loose marijuana.
"They had an elaborate watering system. They had bypassed the ComEd electrical system so they wouldn't be on the radar for using too much electricity," Fisher explains.
Quy Doan, 30, is facing a multitude of felony drug charges.
"It's something that in a million years we would've never thought that this would happen here, but I guess this goes to show it can happen anywhere," Mitchell says.
Plainfield police say it's unclear whether or not this person may have been operating with someone else. It is still an active investigation. Police and the DEA are investigating whether even more homes have similar operations in different locations.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Quy Doan faces felony drug charges
