A Goshen Township man admits to growing marijuana in his home and blames the poor economy and lack of a job as his motive.

Goshen Township Police executed a search warrant at 1785 state Route 28 426AA in Goshen Township on Thursday, Nov. 26.

Cpl. Ron Robinson found 88 marijuana plants growing inside the mobile home that James Ashcraft, 27, shares with his mother, Diana Ashcraft, and stepfather, Joseph Leath.