NORWICH – Police uncovered a large cache of marijuana being grown in the garden of a town resident Monday, confiscating more than 500 plants.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Henry W. Hemsley, 68, of 6370 County Rt. 32, Norwich, and charged him with third degree possession of marijuana, a felony, and unlawful growing of cannabis, a misdemeanor.

A sheriff’s patrol was given a drug tip regarding the location of the marijuana, which was handed over to detectives who visited the residence. The detectives discovered the 500 plants being grown in plain view just behind the house along East River Road at around 11:10 a.m. Monday.