An Izard County couple has been arrested after authorities locate multiple drugs and firearms within reach of children in the home.
According to the probable cause affidavit, officers with the Izard County Sheriff’s Department were attempting to serve a writ of posession on 44-year-old Seth Anthony Johnson and 38-year-old Leeann L. Johnson when they observed, in plain view, a large quantity of marijuana plants.
Officers contacted the 16th Judicial Drug Task Force to assist in preparation of a search warrant. While officers were on scene securing the residence, contact was made with Leeann Johnson who was in the residence along with three minor children. Leeann and the children were met with DHS prior to a search warrant being executed.
A search warrant was executed at the residence around 3:30 on the afternoon of June 14 and produced 54 potted marijuana plants, all ranging from four to six feet tall; a .22 caliber rifle; a 12-gauge shotgun; and five grow lights. Authorities note the lights discovered are used for cultivation of plants and commonly used for cultivating marijuana.
At the time officers initially arrived at the residence, they note the marijuana plants and shotgun were accessible by all children with no locks or barriers.
Authorities state the residence is within 1,000 feet of multiple drug free zones.
Both Leeann and Seth Johnson have been charged with felony counts of manufacture of a schedule VI controlled substance; simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms; and maintaining a drug premises within 1000 feet of certain drug free zone. They have also been charged with a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree.
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