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Two Leesville Residents Arrested On Drug Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, December 14, 2011

(LEESVILLE) - Two Leesville residents were arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine on Tuesday evening after an investigation by the Indiana State Police Meth Task Force Team.

Just after 6pm yesterday troopers arrived at the home on Ditney Ridge Road to speak with 29 year old Brandon Brown and 29 year old Jessie Jackson.

After obtaining a search warrant Troopers found numerous items associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine inside the residence including over three grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

A four year old child was removed from the residence and Child Protective Services was contacted.

The State Police were assisted by the Oolitic Police Department.

Brown was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, and neglect of a dependent, all of which are felonies.

Jackson was charged with felony charges of possession of precursors, possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent.

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