VAN WERT — A 30-year-old Ada man was arrested this week after deputies found 52 marijuana plants growing at a home.
David J. Haught Jr. was charged with possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, after deputies executed a search warrant on a suspected marijuana growing operation, Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach said.
Deputies received a tip of a possible grow operation at 14125 state Route 116, Van Wert. Deputies searched the home and found 52 plants with an estimated street value of $52,000, the sheriff said.
Deputies also seized suspected morphine, a small amount of marijuana, scales and grinders, drug paraphernalia and prescription bottles, Riggenbach said.
The sheriff will send a nuisance abatement letter to the property owner to make that person aware of the operation.
Anyone with information on drug activity in Van Wert County can call 419-238-3866 or submit a crime tip on the website at vanwertcountysheriff.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Tipsters also may call Crime Stoppers at 419-238-STOP.
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