Firearms, Marijuana Plants Seized From Seymour Home: State Police

SEYMOUR, CT — A 49-year-old Seymour man was arrested by state police on narcotics charges Tuesday after authorities raided his home and seized firearms and more than 100 marijuana plants.

Adrian Stock, of Squantuck Road, was charged with operation of a drug factory, cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana greater than 1 Kilo, and risk of injury to a minor.

The raid took place at about 6 p.m. and was conducted by detectives from the Statewide Narcotics Task Force - Northwest Office, with assistance from officers of Seymour Police Department.

"The search warrant execution was the culmination of an investigation into the illegal cultivation of marijuana occurring on the property," state police said in a release. "Detectives were able to seize over 100 marijuana plants in various stages of growth. In addition, several items including grow lights, fertilizer, fans, ballasts, and pottery were located, dismantled, and rendered inoperable by Detectives."

With the assistance of K-9 Darlene, a law enforcement dog trained in firearms and ammunition detection, authorities also seized "thousands of rounds of ammunition, 10 rifles, 11 lower receivers, 7 handguns, and over 100 high capacity magazines."

During the search an 8-year-old child was present, and several of the firearms were found near the child's toys.

Stock was taken into custody and held in lieu of a $100,000 cash/surety bond at state police Troop A-Southbury. The date of his first court appearance was not immediately available.