Jury Acquits South Kitsap Man in Medical Marijuana Case

By Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun

PORT ORCHARD — A jury has acquitted 54-year-old Bruce Olson on one count of manufacturing marijuana and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

Olson, who had a card from the state allowing him to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, was arrested in May 2007 by detectives with the West Sound Narcotics Enforcement Team, who contended that he had marijuana than state law allowed.

The jury deliberated between two and three hours between Monday and Tuesday before returning the verdict.

Olson said he had to sell his home to fund his defense. He and his wife, Pamela, live in a travel trailer.

"But it's worth it for the cause: Quit arresting medical marijuana patients," he said after the verdict.

Kitsapsun.com will update this story later today.

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