POT GROWER SHOOTS AT WV STATE POLICE |
(08/07/2020) |
A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly shooting at West Virginia State Police troopers during marijuana eradication. The incident was reported around 4 p.m. at a home along Ripley Road near Leon, according to WVSP. No one was hurt. Troopers say the incident happened during marijuana eradication in the area. A WVSP trooper was in the driveway when at least one shot was fired. Investigators say they spotted marijuana in the yard from a helicopter, and suspected marijuana plants were found at the home. WVSP say the man ran in the house, and he was arrested after troopers talked him out. He faces a variety of charges. The manâs name hasnât been released yet. |