Methamphetamine Lab Located In Harrington

Location: 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.
Defendant:
Defendant #1: Charles R. Jester, 27, 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington
Defendant #2: Candace L. Moss, 26, 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington

Resume:

The Delaware State Police arrested two Harrington residents after a methamphetamine making operation was discovered in their home.

The incident occurred this morning at approximately 5:00 as Troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident at a home on Andrewville Road in Harrington. During the investigation it was learned that both parties (Jester and Moss) had struck each other during an argument over drugs. Further investigation revealed that both subjects had been actively manufacturing methamphetamine inside of their residence. After obtaining consent to search the residence, Troopers located 1.5 grams of methamphetamine as well as items used to manufacture methamphetamine.

Both Jester and Moss were arrested and charged with:

Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping Controlled Substances, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Offensive Touching.

Both defendants were arraigned and released on $6250.00 unsecured bond. Two children who were present in the residence (a 2 and 4 year old) were turned over to family members.