Knox County – At 11:55 this morning, Indiana State Police responded to 913 Upper 11th Street in Vincennes to investigate a citizen’s complaint regarding illegal drug activity.  When troopers entered the residence they found two active one-pot meth labs, two grams of meth and drug paraphernalia.  Troopers arrested the homeowner, Christopher Armes, 32, and his girlfriend, Candice Mattingly, 18.  Troopers also arrested Jacob Farris, 21, and Cassandra Akers, 22, of Vincennes.  Armes’ residence is within 1,000 feet of Riley Elementary School.  They were all taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• Christopher M. Armes, 32, 913 Upper 11th Street, Vincennes, IN
• Candice A. Mattingly, 18, 913 Upper 11th Street, Vincennes, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth with 1,000 feet of a School, Class A Felony
2. Possession of Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Class C Felony
3. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony
4. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

• Jacob B. Farris, 21, 1435 Main Street, Vincennes, IN
• Cassandra Akers, 22, 617 North 2nd Street, Vincennes, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Vincennes, IN
2. Possession of Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Class C Felony
3. Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class A Misdemeanor
4. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Offices: Trooper Doug Francis and Trooper Matt Jacobs, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Senior Trooper Scott Qualls, Trooper Ryan Johnson and Trooper Paul Stolz

Assisting Agency: Vincennes Police
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.