By Garrett Wait, The Porterville Recorder
Two Porterville men and one juvenile were arrested Thursday for allegedly growing high-grade marijuana for sale.

William James Johnston III, 50, and William James Johnston IV, 18, and a juvenile were detained after police found approximately four pounds of high-grade hydroponic marijuana packaged for sale in a home in the 300 block of East Springville Court.

The marijuana had an approximate street value of $4,000 to $6,000, according to the Porterville Police Department.

William Johnston III was on parole and will be held without bail while William Johnston IV will be held in lieu of a $50,000 bail.

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This story was published in The Porterville Recorder on Jan. 12, 2007