State Police Uncover Large Marijuana Indoor Grow near Summitville

SUMMITVILLE, IN - This afternoon, March 18, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Indiana State Police officers executed a search warrant at a residence located at 17850 North 400 East Summitville. The farm is located approximately three miles northeast of the small town of Summitville near the Madison-Grant county line.  

Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Larry Antic, Marijuana Eradication Coordinator for the Pendleton Post, stated, "This is the largest indoor marijuana grow operation since I have been coordinator for the Post." 

When troopers entered a barn located behind the residence they found 849 marijuana plants ranging from three feet tall to eight inches tall.  The marijuana plants were located in several different areas of the barn and growing under high-intensity grow lights.  The plants would have had a street value of $849,000.  Marcus Combs, 49, his wife, Denise Combs, 46, were taken into custody at the residence and transported to the Madison County Jail in Anderson. 

Arrested and Charges: 

1. Marcus Combs, 49, 17850 North 400 East, Summitville
   1. Cultivating Marijuana over 30 grams, Class D Felony
   2. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony
   3. Conspiracy to Deal Marijuana

1. Denise Combs, 46, 17850 North 400 East, Summitville
   1. Cultivating Marijuana over 30 grams, Class D Felony
   2. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony
   3. Conspiracy to Deal Marijuana

Investigating Officers:  Troopers Larry Antic, Rob McKeeman, Lou Perras, Ron Halbert, T.J. Zeiser, Jeff Kastenschmidt, Paul Hansard, Mitch Blocher, John Perrine, Jeremy Mason, Jason Williamson, Jeff Franklin, and DEA agent Gary Alter