Delaware County – Early this afternoon troopers from the Pendleton Post along with State Police Marijuana Eradication Troopers Ron Halbert and Pete Cates served a search warrant on a residence located at 10301 E. County Road 1300 North in Delaware County.  The warrant was the result of a two month long investigation.

Troopers discovered 57 marijuana plants in various stages of growth at an indoor grow operation.  The marijuana had an estimated street value of $40,000.  Arrested at the house was Randy D. Winters, age 49, for Class “D” Felony Cultivating Marijuana Over 30 Grams, and for Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class “D” Felony.  He was lodged at the Delaware County Jail.

Anyone with information about illegal drug use may call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.