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Connersville – A Connersville man was arrested yesterday and charged with six felonies as the result of an ongoing investigation by the Pendleton District Meth Suppression Team. Meth Suppression Troopers, along with Pendleton Troopers, Connersville Police and Task Force Connersville Officers served a search warrant on a residence at 1212 W. 12^th St. in Connersville around 2 p.m. yesterday.

As a result of that search warrant Cecil N. Thompson, age 35, was arrested and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine Level 6 Felony; Possession of Precursors, Level 6 Felony; Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony; Possession of Marijuana with a prior, Level 6 Felony and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Level 6 Felony.

Thompson was lodged in the Fayette County Jail. The Meth Suppression Team was assisted in their investigation by the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, Connersville Police Department and the Task Force Connersville.

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive and destructive drug. Information regarding meth statistics, meth lab cleanup, educational videos and materials about meth manufacturing and addiction, can be found on the Meth Investigation System, or IMIS, at www.meth.in.gov

Anyone with information about illegal drug use is encouraged to call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous. The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS, can also take tips on meth labs. Just go to www.meth.in.gov  and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law