Two eastern Greene County residents are scheduled to appear in Greene Superior Court on Feb. 24 on charges of neglect of a dependent and possession of marijuana following an early February investigation.

Makenzy Ruie Butler, 23, of Calvertsville, was arrested Feb. 11 on a warrant for neglect of a dependent, possession of marijuana, and false informing. Justin Nathanael Chandler, 28, of Solsberry, was arrested Feb. 20 on a warrant for neglect of a dependent and possession of marijuana.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Greene County Sheriff’s Department deputies Michael Stanley, Andrew Shelton, Aynsley Eickholtz, and Sgt. Jordan Allor went to a Calvertsville Road residence in Solsberry on Feb. 1 to serve a warrant issued in Sullivan County for Chandler.

When officers approached the front door, they detected the odor of marijuana, the affidavit states. Butler answered the door and told officers Chandler was not at the residence. Upon requesting entry, Butler granted permission for officers to enter, according to the affidavit.

Inside, officers found two juveniles: one lying on a bed and another sitting in a nearby chair. Officer Stanley located Chandler hiding between a dresser and a cabinet, wrapped in a blanket. Chandler told officers he was covered because he was not clothed.

While Chandler was getting dressed, Stanley observed a green, plant-like substance emitting the odor of marijuana on a pink tray atop the dresser behind the first juvenile, the affidavit states. Officers also found a silver pipe—commonly known as a "one-hitter"—containing burnt plant material on top of the juvenile.

According to the affidavit, Butler became upset by the officers’ presence. When Stanley informed her marijuana was in plain view, she reportedly told officers they could take it. Deputies Shelton and Eickholtz questioned her about the items near the juvenile. Butler then handed the officers the tray and paraphernalia, stating, "You’re more than welcome to search."

The plant-like material field-tested positive for THC/marijuana and was sent to a lab for further analysis, according to the affidavit.