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Home Bust: 2 Charged For Marijuana Grow - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Cannabis Laws](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/cannabis-laws) - 12 August 2025 GREENVILLE, S.C. — What began as a late-night disturbance call in Greenville County, South Carolina, quickly escalated into a drug-related arrest after deputies uncovered an illegal marijuana grow inside a residential home. On August 8 at around 10 p.m., the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance that potentially involved firearms at a home on Old Georgia Road. The situation seemed urgent enough for deputies to proceed with caution, but what they found inside the residence was far from a typical noise complaint or neighbor dispute. According to investigators, while looking into the reported incident, deputies discovered a functioning marijuana grow operation within the home. Details about the size of the cultivation setup have not been released, but officials confirmed that the plants were actively being grown indoors, suggesting a deliberate and organized effort to maintain the illegal operation. Two people were arrested in connection with the marijuana grow. Tiffany Lynn Charping, 29, was charged with manufacturing drugs and later released on a $10,000 bond. Michael John Thomason, 45, faces more serious consequences—not only was he charged with manufacturing drugs, but also with two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. Thomason remains in custody at the Greenville County Detention Center on a $30,000 bond. The presence of a marijuana grow in a home where children may have been present raises serious safety concerns for both law enforcement and the community. Indoor grow operations can pose multiple hazards, including electrical fires from high-powered lighting systems, mold from humidity levels required for cultivation, and exposure to chemicals used in the growing process. Neighbors in the Old Georgia Road area were likely unaware of the marijuana grow taking place in their community, highlighting how such activities can remain hidden until an unrelated incident brings them to light.   The arrests serve as a reminder that even seemingly routine calls can lead to major discoveries. For the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the incident underscores the importance of thorough investigations and community reporting. Authorities have not commented on whether they believe the marijuana grow was intended for personal use or distribution, but manufacturing charges typically indicate a scale beyond casual consumption. 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