Pubdate: Fri, 02 Oct 2015
Source: Stephenville Empire-Tribune (TX)
Copyright: 2015 Stephenville Empire-Tribune
Contact:  http://www.empiretribune.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3069
Author: Sara Vanden Berge

POT SMOKING GRANNY CHARGED WITH STATE JAIL FELONY

A 69-year-old woman charged with growing marijuana on her property in 
Stephenville for medical purposes was arrested Thursday by the Erath 
County Sheriff's Office.

Colleen McCool said deputies picked her up, booked her, then drove 
her home when it was over.

She was released on a personal recognizance bond, meaning she didn't 
have to post any money.

"We asked her to sign an affidavit saying she would not flee the area 
and would show up for her court date," Sheriff Tommy Bryant said.

Bryant said her age and health were a consideration in allowing her to go home.

McCool is a longtime advocate for legalizing marijuana. Her home was 
raided by authorities on Sept. 17 after a DPS narcotics helicopter 
spotted marijuana plants growing on her property.

Deputies seized about 25 plants, weighing more than 4 pounds after 
they were dried.

McCool has been charged with possession of marijuana, a state jail felony.

Her husband is also facing similar charges.
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