3 suspects operated meth lab at Delaware home, police say

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Thursday, February 5, 2015
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MILLSBORO, Del. (WPVI) -- Three suspects are behind bars, charged with operating a methamphetamine lab out of a home in Millsboro, Delaware.

Erica A. Wildes, 37, John Jones III, 52, and Adam Prettyman, 27, all of Millsboro were arrested Wednesday morning at a home in the 29000 block of Hickman Lane.

Law enforcement officials seized chemicals and equipment used to make crystal meth.

They also found small amounts of meth, marijuana and cocaine, along with a handgun, a shotgun and ammunition.

All three suspects were charged with operating a clandestine laboratory and drug and weapons offenses.

All three are now behind bars in lieu of bail.

Delaware state police say no homes were evacuated as a result of Wednesday morning's raid.

Officials determined the chemicals seized posed no immediate hazard to surrounding property.