Two men charged with marijuana crimes

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Police found marijuana plants during a search of Ernest Pyle's home.

February 4, 2010

Ripley County Deputy Jason Dickerson received a tip Feb. 3 that there were marijuana plants being grown at the home of Ernest Pyle, 45, Milan, reported Sheriff Tom Grills.

The deputy obtained a search warrant, which was executed by the sheriff’s office, with Milan police and Indiana State Police assisting.

Pyle was incarcerated at the Ripley County Jail, Versailles, on charges of possession of marijuana, cultivating marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

More charges are pending, the sheriff said.

Grills noted, “All law enforcement is committed to working together for the common good of our citizens. Public awareness and multi-police agency cooperation is the best way to fight the drug trade and usage in this area. If you know or suspect any illegal drug activity, you are urged to contact your local law enforcement agency with information.”

In other crime news, William Borne Jr., 35, Milan, was arrested that evening on a felony warrant from Ripley County.

In addition to a habitual substance offender charge, Borne also has charges for maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana and reckless possession of paraphernalia.

The arrest warrant stemmed from a search warrant obtained by Milan officers and served at the Borne residence the week before, Grills said.

Ripley County deputies and Milan officers executed the arrest.

The sheriff reminded that both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty.