Domestic Assault Leads Police to 60 Marijuana Plants

PORTER TWP, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A domestic assault call leads to police finding 60 marijuana plants.

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department says it happened around 11 p.m. Friday on the 20000 block of Hayne Rd.

When police arrived they located Gabrielle Lynn Jordan, 29, of Lawton, who had been involved in a domestic violence assault. Kevin Randall Verhage, 49, of Lawton was arrested for assaulting her.

However, Jordan was also arrested because both subjects had warrants out for their arrests.

Deputies also noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the property. They found a flat bed truck which had approximately 60 potted marijuana plants growing. They obtained a search warrant and located additional materials and apparatus on the property.

Police say a third subject may be involved but further investigation is needed.