SPRING TOWNSHIP – A Bellefonte man is facing drug charges after a number of marijuana plants were found near property he owns.
According to the state police at Rockview, Michael S. Hockenberry was arraigned on charges of manufacture of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police said that 24 marijuana plants were discovered around property belonging to Hockenberry. A search of his residence yielded additional marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Hockenberry was released on $50,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 13 at the Centre County Courthouse.