A Jefferson City man has been charged with attempting to manufacture marijuana.
Brandon Weirich, 21, 2125 Louis Circle, is also charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to a Jefferson City Police Department probable cause statement, Weirich let authorities search his residence where they seized bags containing marijuana and other narcotics. In a safe, two rifles and three handguns were found. Authorities also found numerous zip lock bags, a digital scale and pipes.
Items associated with the cultivation and manufacturing of marijuana were found including ventilation filters, a grow tent, insulation and buckets containing potting soil and remnants of marijuana plants that were previously harvested.
When questioned, Weirich said he and his girlfriend grew marijuana for their personal use, and he planned to give some of the pills that were found to a methamphetamine dealer he owed money to.
Authorities said the reason Weirich was charged with unlawful use of a weapon was due to the fact he exhibited a fully loaded 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun in a threatening manner when they made contact with him.