JENNINGS, La. - Eight marijuana plants were discovered behind an apartment in Jennings on Monday.
The Jennings Police Department received a tip that a resident was observed entering a wooded area behind the Garrett Lane Apartments complex.
Police arrived on the scene and discovered the pot plants in buckets in the wooded area.
A resident was acting suspiciously, according to Chief Danny Semmes. A search of the William Horne's apartment revealed items used for growing plants.
Horne was arrested on a charge of cultivation of marijuana.
Police say the plants are a street value of $3,000.
No bond is set at this time.