UPDATE: Brian Paddock was arrested and charged with numerous felonies. Charges include operating a meth lab, possession with intent to manufacture meth, causing or risking catastrophe, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
As many as five people could face criminal charges for operating a dangerous meth lab in a secluded neighborhood four miles east of Carlisle. State Police, serving a search warrant early this morning in the first block of Hickorytown Road, found a camper trailer with chemicals and equipment used to cook methamphetamines.
Acting on information from three confidential informants, State Police searched the Middlesex Township home and property of Kenneth and Cindy Schlangen. Beside their house sits a camper trailer that allegedly housed the meth lab operated by Brian Paddock.
This quiet neighborhood was awakened early this morning. Immediately following the raid, four people were taken into custody, including a man inside a trailer believed to house the lab. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. After finding potentially dangerous chemicals, the State Police Clandestine Lab Team began identifying and safely removing the substances. According to court documents, ether, muriatic acid, cold medicine, liquid naper and lye were seen on the property. Investigators used extreme caution because of the hazardous conditions.
Tpr. Adam Reed:
“I cant talk enough about how dangerous meth labs can be both for law enforcement personnel and the occupants of the house and the location they’re being produced at as well as neighbors.” 9:53:41
“They pose an explosive risk, an inhalant risk. The dangers are just through the roof.” 9:53:47
According to court documents, Brian Paddock moved to Pennsylvania from Florida. He begins making the drug late at night and produces a batch almost nightly. He sells it for $100 a gram.
The inventory of chemicals seized has not been released. Also unknown is whether any methamphetamines were found during the search. Although criminal charges will be filed, none have been yet.
Acting on information from three confidential informants, State Police searched the Middlesex Township home and property of Kenneth and Cindy Schlangen. Beside their house sits a camper trailer that allegedly housed the meth lab operated by Brian Paddock.
This quiet neighborhood was awakened early this morning. Immediately following the raid, four people were taken into custody, including a man inside a trailer believed to house the lab. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. After finding potentially dangerous chemicals, the State Police Clandestine Lab Team began identifying and safely removing the substances. According to court documents, ether, muriatic acid, cold medicine, liquid naper and lye were seen on the property. Investigators used extreme caution because of the hazardous conditions.
Tpr. Adam Reed:
“I cant talk enough about how dangerous meth labs can be both for law enforcement personnel and the occupants of the house and the location they’re being produced at as well as neighbors.” 9:53:41
“They pose an explosive risk, an inhalant risk. The dangers are just through the roof.” 9:53:47
According to court documents, Brian Paddock moved to Pennsylvania from Florida. He begins making the drug late at night and produces a batch almost nightly. He sells it for $100 a gram.
The inventory of chemicals seized has not been released. Also unknown is whether any methamphetamines were found during the search. Although criminal charges will be filed, none have been yet.