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Scottdale, PA -- A Scottdale man is facing charges after police executed a search warrant on his residence and discovered a marijuana grow operation and psychedelic mushrooms. 

On August 29, 2026, Scottdale Police, with assistance from Mount Pleasant Police Department, executed a search warrant on a residence located on North High Street in Scottdale as part of an ongoing drug investigation. 

As a result of the search, officers seized 16 suspected marijuana plants, 53 suspected marijuana vape cartridges, packaged marijuana, suspected psychedelic mushrooms, 12 containers of suspected THC wax, drug paraphernalia, a scale, and packaging materials. 

As a result of the narcotics seized, Neal Blair, 20, was taken into custody. 

Blair is facing charges of possession with intent to deliver/manufacture, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Blair was released on $25,000 unsecured bail. 

Disclaimer: To the extent that pending criminal matters are discussed, all such charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.