272 Marijuana Plants Found On Red Lick Road

Kentucky State Police have arrested William Alexander, 45, in connection with 272 marijuana plants found growing along Red Lick Road in Berea.

Police allegedly found green mesh wire in a truck belonging to Alexander that matched mesh found at the base of some of the plants. Police say they also found drug paraphernalia and a small amount of processed marijuana in a locked safe at Alexander’s home.

Police charged Alexander with cultivation of marijuana

. An aerial spotter located the plants.