EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A drug dealing investigation in Evansville led to the search of a home on East Blackford Avenue and the seizure of more than a pound of meth.

In May, detectives say they began investigating Patrick Rhodes for dealing meth throughout the Evansville area.

According to authorities, Rhodes had a criminal history and was already classified as a serious violent felon.

Over the course of several months, detectives say they conducted controlled purchases of meth from Rhodes using a confidential informant and marked money.

Tuesday, detectives served a search warrant at Rhodes' home on East Blackford Avenue, where Rhodes was taken into custody.

During the search, authorities say they seized five firearms, one of which was stolen, along with baggies, digital scales, met

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