William R. Ringler, 47, left, and Seth A. Wike, 34, right, of Butler, were both arrested at the scene and are facing felony and other charges

FAIRVIEW TWP — State police allegedly stumbled upon a suspected marijuana grow operation inside a trailer home where troopers were called Monday afternoon for reported gunfire.

Police ended up arresting two men and seizing nearly three dozen marijuana plants about two-and-a-half-feet tall during the investigation at the home on Redbud Road in Fairview Township.

The owner of the home, William R. Ringler, 47, and Seth A. Wike, 34, of Butler, are both facing felony and other charges.

Police said the trouble apparently started after Ringler invited Wike's 32-year-old girlfriend over for a visit. The woman had Wike's cell phone with her.

When Wike checked the phone's location, according to charging documents, he found it was at Ringler's home. He drove there with his two children, ages 8 and 9.

This is an excerpt — pick up Wednesday's Butler Eagle to read more about this case.