Second man charged in marijuana bust
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Connor Affinito
ELKHORN — A second suspect in the case of the Elkhorn grandmother who turned in her grandson for using pot in her basement is facing a felony charge.
Connor J. Affinito, 18, of Elkhorn is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. The charge carries a maximum prison term of six years and a fine of up to $10,000.
According to a criminal complaint, Carole J. Larson in late September contacted Elkhorn police with concerns about drug use by her grandson, Anthony M. Schmidt.
On Sept. 27, police visited Larson's home and found five marijuana plants, a loose amount of marijuana and marijuana in plastic bags, according to the complaint.
Affinito told police he had stolen the plants and brought them to Larson's home, where Schmidt was living, to ask him if the plants were still good, according to the complaint.
Schmidt said Affinito intended to sell the marijuana, according to the complaint.
Schmidt, 21, faces three related drug charges and will appear Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Walworth County Court for a preliminary hearing. Schmidt remains in Walworth County Jail on a probation hold.
Affinito is free on a $3,000 signature bond. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Dec. 1 in Walworth County Court.
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Oct 24, 2010 at 4 p.m.
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I know everyone comments on what they have read, which isn't even close to the whole story. Bottom line is we're looking at a grandma who knew what was going on for years,but continued to let him live with her and a grandson who is facing so much time because he is currently on parole for 5 years from boot camp prison for other crimes he's committed. If the system actually worked, he would have been sent up 3 times ago! Neither of them are to feel sorry for or to commend.
Oct 23, 2010 at 8:39 p.m.
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Why is this worth 10k and six years? Because of plants? ummmmmm does not compute.
Oct 23, 2010 at 9:15 a.m.
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the only crime he should be charged with is theft. he stole someone elses property.
Oct 23, 2010 at 9:03 a.m.
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Stupid stoner ... a crime is a crime.
Oct 22, 2010 at 8:57 p.m.
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grandma should stick to polishing her early morning old testament conservative pew....and stop trying to be a family 'unit'. Religion and 'family' NEVER mix. The religious will ALWAYS stab you in the back! Sure, I don't know this for sure, and am making a HUGE ASSumption here, but, I am willing to BET she plays this role. "I love you, but only if your 'this' way."
Oct 22, 2010 at 6:47 p.m.
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The police should spend less of the tax payer dollars on victim-less crime and concentrate on real crime.
Oct 22, 2010 at 5:38 p.m.
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and such a nice looking young man
Oct 22, 2010 at 5:36 p.m.
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intent to deliver(a plant) is a felony...yet it takes 4 drunk drivings to become a felon...gee i wonder why our kids are confused about drugs.
Oct 22, 2010 at 5:34 p.m.
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good point prounion. where are the teabaggers now?? where are they when eric holder says that even if california votes for prop 19, legal marijuana, that the feds will still arrest under federal law?? why bother going thru the democratic process if uncle sam is gonna flip ya the bird anyways...
Oct 22, 2010 at 4:57 p.m.
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I agree with you fly on the wall.
Oct 22, 2010 at 4:44 p.m.
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he'll be lucky to get 6 days for this.. and by the looks of him he probably gets smarter when he's stoned
Oct 22, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.
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Are we really going to have to pay for room and board for this guy for 6 years for this? Come on tough on crime, smaller government people - wake up.
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