5/19/11 Killbuck man was cooking meth at two residences, prosecutor says

  • By Nick Sabo
  • May 19, 2011
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SUMMARY: Alleged meth cooking occurred in vicinity of defendant's children A Killbuck man arrested April 13 on drug charges was allegedly cooking meth at two residences. David J. McFadden, 28, 101 Purdy Street, is charged in a grand jury indictment with illegal manufacture of methamphetamine within the vicinity of a juvenile, illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine in the vicinity of a juvenile, possession of methamphetamine, illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine and endangering children. The indictment states the alleged criminal activity occurred at McFadden’s residence and a North Buckeye street mobile home. The charges stem from April 13, when Holmes County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a domestic dispute between McFadden and his girlfriend. According to Prosecuting Attorney Steve Knowling, deputies were informed that McFadden was allegedly cooking meth. During the course of the investigation, a two-liter pop bottle with an active cook was discovered at 101 Purdy Street and a completed cook at the North Buckeye residence, Knowling said. At the time McFadden was living at 101 Purdy Street with his girlfriend and their minor children. Meth was also discovered at McFadden’s residence. The two cooks are believed to have occurred “within 24 hours of each other” Knowling said. Knowling said information on McFadden’s drug activity is limited considering how the alleged cooking operation was uncovered. “We just have what we found that night,” Knowling said. “Without the domestic dispute, we might not have known about it.” Knowling said McFadden was acquainted with the resident of the North Buckeye Street mobile home. The illegal manufacture of methamphetamine within the vicinity of a juvenile, illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine in the vicinity of a juvenile, possession of methamphetamine, illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of methamphetamine charges all carry mandatory minimum prison sentences. The most serious charges carries a mandatory minimum of four years.


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