Police and federal agents captured a fugitive wanted in Illinois in the Gaylordsville community of Milford on Wednesday and found 20 pounds of marijuana while searching the house.
Jeremiah Clement, 37, was wanted on a federal warrant for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, according to a news release from New Milford Police.
He was taken into custody at 173 Kent Road in Gaylordsville and police said they found the marijuana, a handgun and more than $20,000 while searching the home after obtaining a warrant.
K-9 units, federal agents and New Milford Police were all involved in the case.
Investigators also checked a home on Park Lane Road.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
