Oakesdale stash exceeds medicinal limit

Brett Carson Hanks, 47, Oakesdale, was summoned to appear in court Aug. 20, on three drug charges which were filed against him July 28 in superior court. The investigation report filed with the charge said Hanks has a medical marijuana permit but the number of plants allegedly discovered during a warrant search exceeded 15, the number permit holders are allowed to possess in the state.

The report said during the search they found eight potted plants in a bedroom with grow lights, four plants in the basement, and seven more growing in the back yard. They also alleged they found three jars with...