He's been mysteriously absent lately. Maybe basskisser's real identity is
Geoffrey Crook:


Tornado Uncovers Pot Operation In Palm Bay Man's Home

POSTED: 3:55 pm EDT April 13, 2005
UPDATED: 11:34 am EDT April 14, 2005


PALM BAY, Fla. -- A tornado that ripped through Geoffrey Crook's home in
February didn't just tear away his roof. Authorities say it exposed his
elaborate marijuana-growing operation.


Crook, 41, was charged Tuesday with possession and manufacturing of cannabis
after police officers served him with an arrest warrant at his job. He was
released on $1,000 bond Tuesday night.


The operation had lamps, hydroponic equipment and log books. Fifty-four
marijuana plants neatly arranged in master bedroom had a street value of
about $8,000, authorities said.

The operation was uncovered after an F-1 tornado swept through the Palm Bay
neighborhood where Crook lived. The tornado, with winds whipping up to 112
mph, tore away Crook's roof.

Palm Bay police and other emergency crews were searching through the debris
for injured victims when they came across the two-to-three foot plants.
Crook was not at home during the storm.

Crook had a disconnected telephone number and couldn't be reached for
comment Wednesday.