Vernon, In. — Deputies from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department made three marijuana-related arrests in Vernon while looking for a wanted suspect Monday.
When police arrived at the residence around 8:40 p.m. they observed the suspect exit, then re-enter the residence. Officers reported the strong odor of marijuana as they approached the home.
Deputies detained five suspects while a search warrant was obtained. During the search, police recovered marijuana, 
paraphernalia, marijuana wax, scales, plants and growing equipment.
Two juveniles were released to their parents. Noah Patton, 18, of Vernon, has been charged with a Decatur County warrant for dealing in 
marijuana, dealing in marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Thomas Wiley, 21, of Westport, has been charged with Possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Weldon Wiley III, 43, of Westport, has been charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
