HARDIN – An active meth lab located inside a home on Starks Cemetery Lane in Hardin was discovered by Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies and narcotics detectives on Sunday. Three people inside the home were arrested.
Christy Hiett, age 42, and Ty Howard, age 38, were charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Jeffrey Coblentz, age 62, was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. According to Deputies, Coblentz’s charge of tampering with physical evidence resulted from his attempt to destroy/conceal a plate containing meth when officers arrived at the home.
All three were lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center. Additional charges are pending.