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The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force made three drug-related arrests Tuesday after receiving tips from citizens that there may be a drug lab located at 6886 May Lane, Leesburg.
In the residence, police found items associated with a methamphetamine drug lab, including anhydrous ammonia, and marijuana.
Gregory Rice, 48, was arrested for illegal drug lab, possession of anhydrous ammonia and possession of marijuana, Class D felonies. Rice has been arrested on similar charges in the past. In late 2003, he was seriously injured when a tank of anhydrous ammonia exploded.
Two other people at Rice's residence were arrested. Stephen J. Sidwell, 31, Syracuse, and Debbie A. Pearson, 40, Leesburg, both were charged with visiting a common nuisance. Pearson also was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Sidwell and Pearson also have prior drug charges.
To report information regarding illegal drug activity, contact the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force at 372-2494 or the sheriff's department at 267-5667.
