Three arrests from meth lab
Published 7:32 pm Friday, November 24, 2006
By Staff
CASSOPOLIS - On Nov. 21 at 3 p.m., investigators from the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team acting on a citizen's tip responded to a residence in the 10000 block of Mann Road in Newberg Township, Jones.
The remnants of a methamphetamine lab were discovered, along with methamphetamine, marijuana and firearms.
Investigators determined that the occupants of the trailer had manufactured methamphetamine in the residence earlier in the day.
The suspects then attempted to destroy the laboratory and chemicals prior to the detectives' arrival.
Arrested were two occupants of the house as well as a third person for various narcotics charges.
A charge of child endangerment was also added to the residents' charges as there was an 11-year-old child found at the residence as well.
The child was turned over to Department of Human Services personnel.
All of the subjects were lodged in the Cass County Jail to await arraignment.
If anyone has further information on this or any other crime contact the Cass County crime tipline at 1-800-462-9328.