 Another news tonight. A 66 year old Bemidji area man was arrested on Friday after authorities discovered a large amount of marijuana growing in his home just east of Bemidji. A Beltrami County deputy found the marijuana while investigating a motor vehicle theft and the Paul Bunyan Task Force obtained a warrant to search the property. Agents found and seized a large amount of marijuana plants in various stages of processing. Marijuana was found in almost every room of the home and the plants varied in size of four to nine feet in height. Also located with the marijuana was several, were several firearms, which included assault type rifles, shotguns and black powder rifles. 66 year old William R. Christopher was arrested at the scene, but has been released pending formal charges. The exact weight of the marijuana is yet to be determined. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.