Waynesboro Man Arrested for Marijuana Possession After Family Members Find Stash

Trenton Lane Gunder faces felony charges after police seize over 2 pounds of weed and $10,000 in cash from his bedroom.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:05pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a large glass jar filled with dried marijuana buds, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic about the discovery of a substantial drug operation.The discovery of a substantial marijuana stash in a Waynesboro home raises concerns about the scope of the illicit drug trade, even in smaller communities.Waynesboro Today

A 29-year-old Waynesboro, Pennsylvania man named Trenton Lane Gunder was arrested and charged with felony possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia after family members accidentally discovered a large stash of marijuana in his bedroom. Police executed a search warrant and seized over 2 pounds of marijuana, THC wax, vape cartridges, and $10,000 in cash from Gunder's room.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating the illegal drug trade, even in smaller communities. The discovery of Gunder's substantial marijuana operation by his own family members raises questions about how such large-scale drug activity can go unnoticed, as well as the broader societal impacts of the illicit drug market.

The details

According to police, officers were first called to Gunder's home on February 24th for a domestic incident, during which he was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault, felony witness intimidation, and misdemeanor false imprisonment. After posting $50,000 bail, a family member was asked to care for Gunder's pets, at which point they discovered a large bag of marijuana in plain sight. Police then obtained a search warrant and found over 2 pounds of marijuana, THC wax, vape cartridges, and $10,000 in cash in Gunder's bedroom.

  • On February 24th, Waynesboro PD officers were dispatched to Gunder's home for a domestic incident, during which he was arrested.
  • After posting bail, a family member was asked to care for Gunder's pets and discovered a large bag of marijuana.
  • Police executed a search warrant and seized the marijuana, THC products, and cash on March 30th.

The players

Trenton Lane Gunder

A 29-year-old Waynesboro, Pennsylvania resident who was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and other offenses.

Waynesboro Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the initial domestic incident, executed the search warrant, and made the drug-related charges against Gunder.

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What’s next

Gunder remains incarcerated on $250,000 bail. The judge will determine if he will be granted bail or remain in custody as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

The discovery of Gunder's large marijuana operation by his own family members raises concerns about how such substantial drug activity can go unnoticed in a local community, underscoring the broader societal impacts of the illicit drug trade.