Two young children removed from home

Published 8:44 pm Saturday, May 31, 2008

By Staff
CASSOPOLIS – On Thursday, May 29, at approximately 9 a.m., the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, acting on a citizen's tip, arrested two Jones residents for methamphetamine, marijuana and firearm-related offenses.
Two children, ages 3 and 4, were removed from the home by the Michigan Department of Human Services.
The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team responded to the 61000 block of S. Main Street within the village of Jones after receiving information of drug activity taking place.
Upon arrival, detectives located remnants of a methamphetamine lab, methamphetamine product, marijuana and weapons within the home.
A 32-year-old female and a 31-year-old male (husband and wife) were taken into custody and charged with numerous drug-related offenses, felony firearms and child abuse.
The couple were lodged at the Cass County Jail in Cassopolis.
Arraignment was set for Friday in Fourth District Court, Cassopolis, where their bond will be set.
Anyone with information about this or any other felony crimes may call the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team at (269) 782-5206 or the anonymous tip line at 1-800-462-9328.