Man charged: Dealing LSD near daycare

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The smell of marijuana led Lafayette Police to a drug arrest.

40-year-old Faron Edward James faces several charges, including dealing LSD within 1000 feet of a daycare and possession of marijuana over thirty grams.

Sergeant Jay Rosen said officers responded to a complaint and followed the scent of marijuana to 1918 Pierce Street.

After obtaining a search warrant, Rosen says investigators found a marijuana grow operation, LSD, illegal mushrooms, more than 33 pounds of marijuana.

Police also found several rifles, shotguns, and handguns.