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Man arrested on drug charges after inviting trooper into his apartment

GREENSBURG, Pa. — Police arrested a Greensburg man after they discovered marijuana and mushroom plants in his apartment.

Troopers were called to Hempfield Towers in Hempfield Township Monday evening for a report of a disturbance.

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According to a press release, they escorted 41-year-old David Wayne Kalb to his neighbor’s room to obtain an extra key. Moments later, police said Kalb asked troopers to help him locate another room key in his apartment.

Once inside the apartment, troopers said they found a small amount of marijuana, 70 mushroom plants and several mason jars containing active ingredients used to manufacture psychedelic mushrooms.

Kalb faces several drug charges.