StarkeCountySheriffOn Friday, January 23rd detectives from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Knox City Police and K-9 Terror assisted probation officers in a search of a residence located in the 100 East block of North East Street in Knox.

During the search an inactive one pot methamphetamine lab, HCL generator, methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia were located inside the residence that is located next to the Marshall Starke Preschool.

Officers arrested 40 year old Ryan Martin of Knox on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and marijuana and possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

A female at the residence identified as 35 year old Gracie Bell of Warsaw was arrested on preliminary charges of visiting a common nuisance.

Officers were assisted by the Indiana State Police Clandestine Team.