Newberry Officials Arrested 6 for Running Meth Lab, Endangering Two Children
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant has led to the arrest of six people in a meth lab bust, and two young children have been taken into protective custody.
According to deputies, a series of complaints led to an undercover investigation, and eventually a search warrant for the Newberry home. Once inside, officers say that six people were taken into custody, and charged with manufacturing meth as well as willfully exposing a child to meth. The people arrested were Amber Christine Teseniar, 23, Heather Brooke Anderson, 23, Jeffery Boyd Teseniar, 51, Meghan Lee Teseniar, 19, Nicholas Logan Teseniar, 26, all of 252 Adam Teseniar Road in Newberry, and Kelly Mac Teseniar, 42, of 226 Adam Teseniar Road in Newberry.
Investigators said that not only did they find a functioning meth lab partially inside, and partially outside, of the house, but the house was in deplorable condition.
The two children were 2 years old, and 11 months old. They were transported to a hospital for medical examination due to exposure to the meth lab. They were found to have no injuries, and were released to the custody of the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
A certified cleanup crew was called to the residence to safely dismantle the meth lab.
The six criminals will receive a bond hearing on Saturday, April 27th.
Child Endangerment Laws and Penalties in South Carolina
Child endangerment occurs when an adult, whether a parent or caregiver, places a child in a dangerous situation that is inappropriate or could cause them harm.
Child endangerment is not exactly the same thing as child abuse since it doesn’t involve directly causing harm, but still carries stiff penalties and possible prison time.
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Child endangerment includes both placing a child in physical danger and exposing a child to dangerous or illegal adult situations. Including:
- Caregivers driving under the influence
- Exposing children to illegal drug use
- Exposing children to firearms
- Failing to use proper safety restraints
- Pornography
- Domestic Violence
Methamphetamines and Drug Charges in South Carolina
Drug cases in particular need to be examined from every angle, in many cases are subject to mandatory minimum sentences, and aggressive representation can protect your future.
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• Prescription Fraud
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