CLAY CO.— A trio from Edgewood tops one of the biggest methamphetamine round-ups in Disclosure’s coverage area this year.
According to information filed in the case, Kevin H. Deitz, 24, and Sarah B. Russell, 26, both of 5646 Ridge Rd., Edgewood and Henry J. Dietz, 53, of 5402 Ridge Rd., Edgewood, have all been taken into custody.
Kevin Dietz and Russell are both charged with Aggravated Unlawful Participation in Methamphetamine Production and Methamphetamine-Related Child Endangerment after authorities say on August 25 at approximately 2:15 p.m. at 5646 Ridge Rd., Edgewood, they knowingly participated in the manufacture of methamphetamine and knowingly did so in a structure where a child two years of age was present, thus knowingly endangering the life and health of the child.
Kevin Dietz and Russell are also both charged with a single count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Manufacturing Materials identified as pseudoephedrine, drain cleaner, salt and wet coffee filters.
Henry Jake Dietz has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon/2nd offense.
Authorities say that Henry was at the same house on the same day with Kevin and Sarah when he possessed a switchblade knife.
Henry Dietz is already a convicted drug felon, having been found guilty in 1996 of Unlawful Possession of a Rifle with less than a 16-inch barrel/Shotgun with less than an 18-inch barrel, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance for which he was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).
Two tears later Henry Dietz was back in society long enough to be convicted on 1998 charges of Manufacturing/Delivery of Cocaine and Unlawful Possession of Non-Narcotic Controlled Substance for which he was handed a five-year IDOC sentence.
He was convicted again in 2007 for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine less than five grams and sentenced to another three years in IDOC.
All three suspects continue to be held by Clay County authorities.
Sarah Russell’s cash bond has been set at $15,000; Kevin Dietz’ cash bond has been set at $12,500; and Henry Dietz’ bond has been set at $10,000 cash.
Precursor roundup
Unrelated cases begin with Jennifer L. Brown, 30, of 636 West South Ave., Flora, who was charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors.
Authorities say that on November 26, 2013 at 11:57 a.m. at the Flora Walmart Pharmacy, located at 1540 North Worthey St., Brown knowingly possessed less than 15 grams of pseudoephedrine in standard dose form with the intent it be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
At the time of the filing of her precursor charge, Brown still had a pending Driving Under the Influence charge from April working its way through the court.
Cash bond in the case has been set at $3,000.
Three counts of hitting pharmacies for meth precursors
Carla Lynn Caldwell, 38, of 480 S. Main St., Flora, has been charged with three separate counts of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors.
The first count alleges Caldwell was at the Walmart Pharmacy November 14, 2013 at 3:57 p.m., the second that she was at the CVS Pharmacy January 10 at 4:13 p.m. and the third claims she was back at the Wal-Mart Pharmacy February 18 at 5:56 p.m.
Each count alleges she was in possession of less than 15 grams of pseudoephedrine in standard dose form with the intent it be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Cash bond in Caldwell’s case has been set at $3,000 as well.
Farina man faces pseudoephedrine/meth charge
Joseph D. Cross, Jr., 33, of 711 West Washington St., Farina, has been charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors less than 15 grams.
Authorities say that Cross was at the Flora Walmart at 2:32 p.m. January 6 when he was in possession of less than 15 grams of pseudoephedrine in standard dose form with the intent it be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Cash bond in Cross’ case has also been set at $3,000.
Pair charged with precursors
Brooksy Lee Bray, 20, and James Tyler Williams, 23, both of 318 Campbell Ave., Lot C, Flora, have been charged with a single count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors.
Police say that on July 21, at 6:36 p.m. while at the Flora Walmart Pharmacy, Williams possessed less than 15 grams of pseudoephedrine in standard dose form with the intent it be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Approximately three hours later, at 9:22 p.m., Bray is said to have been at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 1301 North State Rd., Flora, and possessed less than 15 grams of pseudoephedrine in standard dose form with the intent it be used to manufacture methamphetamine.
At the time of his arrest Williams was serving a two-year court supervision sentence after being convicted for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.
In addition to the court supervision, Williams was sentenced to undergo alcohol treatment and ordered to pay $2,497 in fines and fees of which he still owes $1,247.
Cash bond has been set in both cases at $3,000 each.
Gets three years for precursors
A Flora man has been sentenced to prison after cutting a plea deal.
Kyle Lewis, 22, of 312 Campbell St., Flora, was facing three counts of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors identified as pseudoephedrine less than 15 grams on January 21 and 30 and February 14, two counts of Driving Under the Influence one in 2013 and one this year and one count each of Criminal Damage to Property $300-$10,000, Resisting a Peace Officer.
Lewis pled guilty to one precursor charge, the criminal damage, resisting and DUI charges and was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and ordered to pay $5,878 in fines and fees of which he still owes $5,678.