Auburn police arrested a city man for allegedly growing marijuana in his home.

Police said they were called to 21 Lewis St. at about 6 p.m. Friday because a neighbor reported an alarm sounding there.

When they entered through an unlocked door, police discovered a closet being used to grow about 20 marijuana plants.

They also found some illegal fireworks, police said.

The resident, Caleb Hudgins, 19 returned home while police were there.

He was charged with criminal possession of marijuana, arraigned and sent to Cayuga County Jail.

- From staff reports