Man accused of growing pot on land owned by Nutting

A man renting property owned by the Nutting Family Trust has been arrested on charges of marijuana cultivation.

Former El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting is a trustee.

Justen David Schultz, 44, is accused of growing pot in 10 foot by 30 foot, and 20 foot by 40 foot plots. There are also two greenhouses on the property on Gravel Court, according to officials.

Schultz also faces charges of transportation, distribution or importation of a controlled substance; cultivation of marijuana; and possession of marijuana for sale. An enhancement was also added.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report