Man Arrested after Marijuana Growing Operation Discovered in Randalia

One person has been arrested after authorities discovered a marijuana-growing operation in Randalia.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotic-related search warrant at 108 West Elm Street on Monday night around 9 pm.

Authorities found green leafy substances, drying racks, plant hangers, grow lights, numerous marijuana plants, and firearms. Over three hundred marijuana plants were discovered and seized, along with nearly sixty firearms, including loaded assault rifles, shotguns, and pistols. 

75-year old Clyde Taylor Picket of Randalia was arrested and charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana and Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp, both D Felonies, as well as two of Possession of a Controlled Substance, both serious misdemeanors.  

Picket is currently at Fayette County Jail, on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.