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Darke County Drug Task Force Disrupts
Active Drug Lab
On February 6th at approximately 02:46 AM the Darke County Drug Task
Force consisting of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and the
Greenville Police Department responded to an active methamphetamine
drug lab at 204 Hart Street in the City of Greenville; a residential
neighborhood. Also responding to assist was the City of Greenville Fire
Department and Greenville Township Rescue.
All occupants of the residence were ordered to evacuate by the Darke
County Clan Lab Unit. Removed without incident were 2 adult males and 1
adult female. Once inside, officer found evidence that the occupants
were in the middle of manufacturing methamphetamine when the task force
officers made entry.
All occupants were arrested at the scene, transported to the Darke
County Jail and booked in under pending charges for Illegal
Manufacturing of Methamphetamine.
Those Arrested: Benjamin Jones, age 34, of 204 Hart Ave., Greenville,
OH; Christopher Silcott, age 37, of 416 1/2 E Third St Greenville; Dawn
Briner, age 43, of 416 1/2 E Third St, Greenville
This incident became more serious due to the fact that living next door
was an infant under the age of 2 years old, causing the charges to be
upgraded from a Felony of the 2nd degree to a Felony of the 1st degree.
All emergency responders remained on scene until the lab was
dismantled. Items seized, but not limited to, were Methamphetamine,
Marijuana, Prescription pills, Drug Paraphenalia, items used for
manufacturing Methamphetamine and over $1,100.00 in cash. A private
contractor responded to dispose of the hazardous materials.
Nearby residents were advised of the situation and were given the
option to leave or remain in their homes with the windows and doors
closed. There was no fire or injuries as a result of this incident.
This case remains under investigation.
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