A 64-year-old Roanoke Rapids man was caught allegedly growing pot in his apartment, the city’s police department said.

Deputy Chief Adam Bondarek said members of D Squad investigated the case and discovered Ernest Whitaker was growing plants in his Fairfield Apartments suite.

Evidence shows he would transfer the plants from outside. He was charged with manufacturing marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance.

He was jailed on $1,000 bond and has a July 21 court date.