While investigated an attempted burglary on Ide Road, Niagara County Sheriff's deputies followed footprints to 6053 Hillcrest Ave. in Newfane.

Once at the Hillcrest Avenue home — while interviewing the resident, Chad C. Regling, 28 — patrol could smell a strong odor of marijuana, according to the NSCO report. Patrol observed items used in the process of growing cannabis. Also observed on an ottoman was a small container which contained a green leafy vegetable matter believed to be marijuana.

After obtaining a warrant, patrol found and seized 44 marijuana plants and 4 pills suspected to be Oxycodone. Patrol located said plants in a rear bedroom, which was equipped with two tents and lighting equipment designed for indoor agriculture.

Regling was charged with unlawful growing of cannabis and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He is to appear in Newfane Town Court on April 15.

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