Police: Man accused of cultivating marijuana arrested in NW Jax

Jay Tidwell

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 33-year-old man was charged with cultivating marijuana at his Northwest Jacksonville home Tuesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

Jay Tidwell was arrested at his home on Old Kings Road near Moncrief Road after police found three marijuana plants growing in his backyard.

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Police were called to Tidwell's home after receiving a complaint.

Police seized the marijuana plants.

Tidwell was booked into the Duval County jail and being held on $5,000 bail.