Investigation Leads to Meth Arrest in Lanesville
Harrison County – A Lanesville resident was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after a search uncovered methamphetamine and meth lab materials at her residence.
On April 1, 2015 troopers from the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section assisted officers from the Harrison County Probation Department while conducting a home visit at 7426 Main Street in Lanesville. During their investigation troopers obtained a search warrant for the residence and methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and precursors to manufacture methamphetamine were located. Berkley’s minor children were removed from the residence in accordance with Indiana’s Drug Endangered Children Policy and were placed in the custody of a family member.
As a result of the investigation, Amanda Berkley, 33, Lanesville, was arrested on the following charges: Possession of Precursors with the intent to Manufacture – Level 6 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony, Neglect of a Dependent – Level 6 Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor.
Media Note Photos of the arrested are attached.
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