COFFEYVILLE — Coffeyville Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department arrested three Coffeyville residents after the discovery of an active methamphetamine laboratory inside a local home.
Commander Diane George of the Coffeyville Police Department said a search warrant was executed at 615 W. 8th, Apartment 3, in Coffeyville on Monday. During the search of the premises, law enforcement deputies found an active meth lab in the kitchen of the residence. Marijuana as well as paraphernalia were seized as a result of the search warrant.
Arrested were Sherry M. Billings, age 45; Christopher W. Jones, age 35, and Carol Sue Jones, age 44, all of the address where the search was conducted.
Billings awaits charges of using or possessing paraphernalia with intent to cultivate a controlled substance, manufacturing controlled substances, possession of ephedrine or precursor with intent for unlawful use, possession of lithium metal with intent to produce narcotics, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, using or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, and obstructing the legal process in a felony case.
Christopher Jones awaits charges of conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance, using or possessing parapheranlia with intent to cultivate a controlled substance, possession of lithium metal with intent to produce narcotics, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and using or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body.
Carol Sue Jones faces one charge: conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.
The investigation continues and additional arrests are anticipated, said George.
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A rural Coffeyville man is in custody following the discovery of a clandestine methamphetamine lab at his home east of Coffeyville late Monday afternoon.
Sheriff Robert Dierks said the home of William Jack Marlin, 57, of 1509 CR 1600 was approached by deputies who were conducting a follow-up investigation into stolen property. Investigators made contact with Marlin at the home and asked to speak with him about the whereabouts of the missing property. As they were speaking with him, they noticed a chemical odor associated with the manufacture of methamphetamine, Dierks said.
Dierks stated that as officers were speaking with Marlin, he attempted to run from the house with evidence of methamphetamine manufacturing. However, he was taken into custody as he attempted to flee from the house. A search warrant was granted for the residence and during the execution of this search warrant, officers located items used to manufacture methamphetamine as well as other drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.
Dierks indicated that the recommended charges for William Jack Marlin will be attempted manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. Marlin is currently in the Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Dierks stated that additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
Sheriff Dierks stated that the investigation was a good indication to the public of the prevalence of clandestine methamphetamine labs and the danger they present.
“In this case, one of my officers came very close to having these dangerous chemicals thrown on him in the suspect’s attempt to get rid of evidence,” said Dierks. “These labs represent a very real danger and we are seeing it more and more.”
Anyone with information regarding this, or any investigation, is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department by calling 1-800-498-1019. Callers may remain anonymous.
