LaPaz, Indiana (WSBT) — A 48-year-old man is in custody after authorities discovered dangerous explosives and methamphetamine during a police investigation in Marshall County.
Scott Avila was arrested on Saturday, April 13, after officers responded to a battery complaint at a residence on Vandalia Street in LaPaz. Upon arrival, law enforcement observed what appeared to be “destructive devices” in plain view inside the home.
According to Indiana law, a destructive device can include bombs, rockets, or incendiary explosives. Police obtained a search warrant and uncovered a cache of weapons and drugs.
Among the items seized:
Multiple firearms
Ammunition
High-capacity magazines
Gunpowder
Suspected methamphetamine
Evidence of drug dealing
Avila was booked into the Marshall County Jail and is facing several felony charges:
Dealing in Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Destructive Devices
He is currently being held on a $400,000 cash bond.
