FREE APPS | NOW | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
- Pittsburgh boy who lost cancer battle to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
- Man proposes 365 times before his girlfriend finally realizes
- VIDEO: Bales of marijuana fly out of SUV during 100 mph chase
- Company gives new moms 16 weeks off, full pay & more
- GALLERY: Ricky Martin's former mansion on the market for $21 million
BUTLER, Pa. – A Butler man was charged after officers discovered 118 marijuana plants and other materials inside his home Monday, police said.
[ More popular and trending stories! ]
Officers responded to 605 Center Ave. to serve an emergency protection from abuse on the resident, Dennis Williams.
While at the home, officers said they came across evidence that indicated there may be a marijuana grow operation taking place there. A search warrant was obtained and executed around 6:45 p.m.
During the search, police discovered the marijuana plants in the basement plus several containers of dried marijuana throughout the house.
A Channel 11 viewer sent in photos of police confiscating the 118 marijuana plants. [View HERE]
Drug paraphernalia also found at the home included bags of potting soil, numerous plastic planting pots in addition to various electronic devices, including industrial lighting, light timers, fans and heaters, according to the police report. Williams is facing several charges including manufacture of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.