Chapman- Law enforcement authorities in Dickinson County have made an arrest in connection with a marijuana growing operation.

The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit reported the Chapman Police used a search warrant in the 400 Block of 6th Street in Chapman.

They discovered and seized a marijuana growing operation.

Approximately 20 marijuana plants, in various states of growth and maturity, were seized.

Along with the marijuana plants, watering systems, ventilation systems and grow lamps were also seized.

Agents also located processed marijuana and drug paraphernalia consistent with sales.

The resident of the home Eric J Vernnon, 33, was not at home at the time of the search.

Police arrested him when he returned home on February 12.

Vernnon is being held in the Dickinson County Jail on charges of manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, failure to obtain a Kansas drug tax stamp, and criminal use of a weapon.

The search warrant was issued as a result of a Chapman Police Officer conducting a follow up in the area after smelling marijuana coming from the residence.