Police have arrested a mother and her two teenage sons in Palm Bay after it was discovered they were growing marijuana in their home.

Inside one of the teenager's bedrooms were nine small marijuana plants, in addition to marijuana paraphernalia such as scales and baggies.

Apparently the police had been investigating the two teens while undercover for months, and that their mother, 42-year-old June Kellner, was rarely around or at home.

Both teens have been charged for their involvement, however the younger teen, 14-year-old Benjamin Kellner, faces felony charges for growing the marijuana and selling it at school.

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