Search Warrant Leads to Drug, Weapons Charges

Two men were arrested Sunday morning after a search of a home in the Fancy Farm area.

The Carlisle County Sheriff's Office says they received complaints about drug activity at a home in the 8400 block of State Route 307. Deputies served a search warrant Sunday morning at the home.

When deputies arrived on scene, a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Thomas Green was in the driveway. The homeowner, 40-year-old Benjamin Crawford was also outside. A search of Green’s vehicle revealed a handgun that was reported stolen out of Hickman County. A search of the home reportedly revealed about two grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, and various items of drug paraphernalia. Two weapons were also seized.

Green was arrested and charged with receiving a stolen firearm. Crawford was also arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Green and Crawford were booked into the Ballard County Jail.