Anonymous Tip Leads to Methamphetamine, Cash Seizure in Lawrence County

An anonymous tip about a suspected marijuana grow led to the discovery of methamphetamine and the seizure of more than $3,400 in cash in Lawrence County.

According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the Lawrence County Narcotics Unit followed up on the tip September 2 at a residence on Adams Road.

Authorities said the owner of the residence gave investigators consent to search the property. During a search of the backyard, investigators reportedly found a burn pile containing burned marijuana plants.

A search inside the residence resulted in the discovery of what authorities described as a felony amount of methamphetamine and $3,437 in cash. The methamphetamine was taken into evidence and the money was seized.

Marci Ann Pylant was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, manufacturing for delivery or sale of Schedule VI drugs and tampering with evidence.

The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation confirmed the validity of the anonymous tip and encouraged residents to continue using the anonymous tip line available through the Sheriff’s Office app.