State Police Arrest Two in Marijuana Grow in Alex

ALEXANDRIA, IN -  A father and his son were arrested this morning at 1:00 a.m. for cultivating marijuana on their farm at 9690 north and 200 west approximately one mile west of Alexandria.  Indiana State Police marijuana eradication officer Senior Trooper Larry Antic stated information from an earlier arrest on Wednesday in Wabash County by State Police Peru led to his investigation.  The Wabash County arrest by State Police yielded 321 marijuana plants.  

Senior Trooper Antic stated when Indiana State Police officers arrived they found Maurice Combs, 45, Alexandria, and his son Madison Combs, 21, attempting to burn the marijuana. Maurice and his son fled on foot when they spotted officers into a field behind their farm. Senior Trooper Antic and Senior Trooper Dave Preston and his K-9 “Colt” pursued the suspects and they surrendered after a 50 yard foot pursuit.   

A search warrant had been issued earlier out of Madison County Superior court. State Police officers located approximately 170 marijuana plants ranging from 12 inches to four feet tall in a room above the barn. There were also 30 marijuana plants being grown in a cornfield.  Several growing lights were taken from the upstairs room. The suspected marijuana has a street value of approximately $200,000.  

In addition to the marijuana plants Indiana State Police seized seven vehicles from the property.  Seized were a 1967 Mustang, 1968 Mustang, 1969 Mustang, 1984 Buick, 1990 Cadillac, a F150 truck and a Honda ATV. Indiana State Police will start forfeiture proceedings on these vehicles.   

Arrested and Charges:

1. Maurice Combs, 45, 9690 North 200 West, Alexandria, Indiana
2. Madison Combs, 21, same address as above
3. Charges:  Cultivating Marijuana a Class D Felony

Source: Indiana State Police