FROM DOG TO DRUGS

Police Sniff Their Way To An Arrest

MOORESTOWN - Who let the dog out?

That is what police were trying to find out Monday evening when, they
said, they uncovered a house where marijuana plants were being grown.
Police also seized $58,000 in cash.

Moorestown police went to the Browning Avenue home of Marco F.
Ditullio, 51, after neighbors complained that his dog was running
unattended in the neighborhood.

Officer Richard Naff said that when he arrived, he smelled burning
marijuana. Ditullio was arrested and charged with possession of
marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was
released after posting bail.

Ruth M. Myers, 33, of the same address, was charged with possession
of cocaine. She was released on a summons pending a court hearing.

Police said they found drug paraphernalia and six potted marijuana
plants under growing lights. They said a police dog's reaction
indicated that the $58,000 had been near drugs.