THREE BRAXTON RESIDENTS CHARGED WITH METH VIOLATIONS

(07/11/2013)

(L-R) Tyler, Benjamin, and Bennett

Three Braxton County individuals have been arrested and charged with felony drug violations related to meth.

State Police pulled over a car with the suspects after on of the individuals had stolen lottery ticket(s) from a store, discovering meth ingredients.

Christopher Andrew Tyler, 26, has been charged with operating or attempting to operate a clandestine meth lab, possession of meth precursors and conspiracy.

Tyler is in Central Regional Jail with bond at $135,000.

Beatrice Carine Benjamin, 25, has been charged with operating or attempting to operate a clandestine meth lab and conspiracy.

Benjamin is in Central Regional Jail with bond at 115,000.

Dustin Lynn Bennett, 25, has been charged with operating or attempting to operate a clandestine meth lab, conspiracy, DUI 1st and petit larceny.

Bennett is in Central Regional Jail with bond at $110,000.