Pubdate: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL) Copyright: 2008 Orlando Sentinel Contact: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325 Author: Rene Stutzman Note: Letters from newspaper's circulation area receive publishing priority Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/corrupt.htm (Corruption - United States) POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF RUNNING DRUG HOUSES REMAINS JAILED Orlando - A U.S. magistrate today ordered an Altamonte Springs police officer to remain in jail while authorities continue to investigate drug and weapons charges against him. Clay Adams, 36, of Altamonte Springs, is accused of operating marijuana-grow houses. He was arrested earlier this week. According to charging documents, Adams operated two grow houses and transported the drugs, keeping his police credentials ready should he be challenged. He also gave a police informant the identifications of Seminole County drug agents. Adams said little at today's hearing. Adams' attorney on Tuesday asked for a detention hearing, which prompted today's hearing. However the attorney today waived his right to the hearing, and U.S. Magistrate David Baker ordered Adams to remain in custody. Adams was suspended by the Altamonte Springs police department immediately after his arrest. His wife, Robyn Adams, 32, was arrested on similar charges on Monday night. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin