Harry Pot-ter Star Arrested On Weed Charges

July 17. 2009

James Waylett

A star of the Harry Potter films, James Waylett, was arrested for marijuana possession, which led to a search of his home, where it was discovered he has been growing weed plants under heat lamps.

Harry Potter actor admits growing... pot

'Harry Pothead' ... James Waylett outside court.

July 17, 2009 - 9:58AM - A 19-year-old actor from the Harry Potter films has admitted growing cannabis at his mother's home, a crime which earned him the tabloid nickname ``Harry Pothead.''

James Waylett, who plays Potter-hating bully and fellow Hogwarts pupil Vincent Crabbe, was charged in April after being arrested with a friend, John Innis, 20, in central London.

On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to producing cannabis at a court hearing where it emerged that the pair were detained after Waylett took a photo of police while driving past a group of officers.

Innis's black Audi was stopped, and police found eight bags of cannabis and a knife. Officers subsequently searched the home of Waylett's mother in Kilburn, northwest London, and found 10 cannabis plants...

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