Plastic eggs full of candy are common to find in children's Easter baskets.  Marijuana?  Not so much a common find.  Authorities in Oklahoma have confirmed ten people have been charged with drug related offenses after a marijuana joint was discovered inside an Easter basket at a child’s school.  After the discovery, a search ensued to find where the pot was being grown and how it ended up in such an unusual spot.

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The list of suspects include James Ponkilla, arrested on allegations of endeavoring to cultivate marijuana, child neglect, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, in this case, marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stanley Johnson, 21, and Dylan Ponkilla, 31, were placed under arrest on complaints of endeavoring to cultivate marijuana, child neglect, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charles Ponkilla, 19, and Thomas Walters, 21, were jailed on complaints of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Bobby Billey, 33, was held on complaints of endeavoring to cultivate marijuana, child neglect, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brenda Ponkilla, 56, was arrested on complaints of endeavoring to cultivate marijuana, child neglect, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Alisha Ponkilla, 27, Maia Davis, 25, and Crystal Ponkilla, 37, were arrested on complaint of endeavoring to cultivate marijuana and child neglect.  The children involved were released to the care of the Department of Human Services.  Formal charges have yet to be issued in the case.

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Police: 10 arrested after marijuana found by teacher in child's Easter egg basket10 charged after marijuana is found in child's Easter basket