LONG NECK, DELAWARE (12/12/2014) Five people have been charged with operating a methamphetamine lab in a Long Neck home, state police said today.
The five were arrested about 4:50 p.m. Thursday at 25813 Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development.
Police said the arrests came after an investigation over several months.
Anthony V. Dipentima, 28, of Millsboro; Bonnie A. Dipentima, 56, of Millsboro; Ashlyn A. Lippy, 28, of Millsboro; Savannah N. Shelton, 25 ,of Millsboro; and , 28, of Millsboro were all taken into custody without incident, police said.
Police said they seized equipment and chemicals used in making methamphetamine.
The five were charged with operating a clandestine lab, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia. All were being held in lieu of $27,500 cash bail each.
No evacuations were ordered as police determined there was no immediate hazard to nearby homes.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Indian River Fire Company assisted in the raid on the home.