This Week in Easton, January 28 to 31

Here's what's happening for the last week of the first month of 2013...

Monday, January 28

Palmer Township Shade Tree Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. This month: Ms. Lynn Klien, "History of Klein Farms, Forks Township." Easy parking and handicap accessible. All welcome. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. (Enter via Sullivan Trail or Zucksville Road.) For more information, contact Karl Miller at 610-253-1035.

Williams Township Athletic Association meeting: 8 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Comedy Show: 9 p.m. to midnight. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Tuesday, January 29

Duplicate Bridge: 11:30 a.m. Open game. Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St.

Palmer Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Nazareth Area Society of Model Engineers Winter Train Show: 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring a small step stool for their children to help them see more of our layouts. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for kids. 212 Main St., Stockertown. Click here for more information and a full schedule of times for the season.

Wednesday, January 30

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Country Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Open Mic with Scott Harrington: 9:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, January 31

Artist Reception: 4 to 6 p.m. "Lew Minter: Nature Relationships and Spirits" An exhibition of works from two series by Minter "Reliquary" Series of wall sculptures contains natural elements that we see all the time, but whose beauty and majesty we rarely pause to contemplate and "Spirits of the Wood" a series of digital prints that are offered as objects of meditation. Show runs through Feb. 3. Lafayette College, Richard A. and Rissa W. Grossman Gallery, Williams Visual Arts Building, 243 N. Third St. 610-330-5361 or galleries.lafayette.edu

Lehigh Valley's Most Unwanted - A Panel on Invasive Plants: 7 to 9 p.m. Invasive plants can present substantial ecological, economic and social consequences for our Lehigh Valley communities. A panel of experts speak on ecological management of invasive plants. Speakers will include Rachel Wagoner, Art Gover, Betsey Lyman and Diane Husic. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Yan Carlos Sanchez: 8 to 11 p.m. Latin jazz. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or blackandblueeaston.com

Hootchie Cootchie Men: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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Weekend Guide, January 25 to 27

Can you believe that January is almost over? And it's the weekend. Here are some more reasons to be happy.

Friday, January 25

Easton Restaurant Week: Runs through tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 26. Click here for more information.

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Beginner lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Organ Concert: 7:30 p.m. Dale T. Grandfield, director of music, performs Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Bach, Reger, and others. Tickets are $10. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792 Cancelled due to impending weather.

Easton School of Rock - "Tommy", Video DJ Fly: 8 p.m. The Who's classic album in its entirety. DJ follows at 11 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.easton.schoolofrock.com, www.rivalseaston.com

Todd Wolfe: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Electric Garden Party: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Ritchie Romantz: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Saturday, January 26

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Plus holiday arts mart featuring local crafters and exhibits. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petsmart, 3794 Easton-Nazareth Highway, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 610-509-8619


30th Annual Railroad Film Night: 7 p.m.  Film festival devoted to the Railroads of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Coridor. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Elaine and Peter Emrick Technology Center at Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 610-991-0528 or www.canals.org

7th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree: 7 to 10 p.m.   Spend the evening sampling decadent cholate desserts from eighteen bakeries, restaurants and chocolatiers. Live music, chocolate-inspired massage and a cash-bar round out this Easton Main Street Initiative fundraiser. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance to attend. Visit www.eastonmainstreet.org for more information or to buy tickets online. Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St.





Dance: 8 to 11 p.m. Music by King Henry & The Showmen. $10 per person. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Doug Hawk, BD Lenz: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042  Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Frank Giasullo: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Chuck Archey & Guests: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

The Inn Mates, DJ Prime: Band at 8 p.m., DJ at 11 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.easton.schoolofrock.com

Todd Wolfe: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Heavy Beat: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Sunday, January 27

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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Updated Friday, January 25 at 10:01 a.m.

Easton City Council Committee Discusses Violence Prevention

By Christina Georgiou

While crime in the City of Easton overall was down last year, six homicides combined with national headline news of shootings, especially the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, have local officials hoping to head off future violent incidents before they happen.

The Easton City Council public safety committee meeting Tuesday evening brought together police, local school officials, social agencies and others to discuss ways to make the city a more peaceful and better place for all, starting with resident youth.

Easton Councilman Jeff Warren, who heads the committee, said there are many factors involved in local violent incidents that have occured, including drug abuse, gangs, transplanted social values coming from outside the area, lack of education, mental health issues, to name but a few. He also praised the work the city's local service agencies do as having positive benefits to offset problems that plague some city neighborhoods.

"I think we need to not reevaluate the programs, but some of our strategies for reaching youth," Warren said. "I agree with what the mayor has said--we can't arrest our way out of this problem."

When it comes to school safety, in the wake of the Connecticut shooting deaths, police in Easton, as well as Forks and Palmer townships, are focusing on stopping by the schools more often, at varied times, and patrolling hallways. They're also talking with school staff, especially at the elementary schools, said Easton Area School District security coordinator and school police chief Louis Coxe.

More school safety measures are likely in coming weeks and months too, Coxe said.

"We're considering (more) cameras, entrances and exits, swipe cards," he said. "We don't want to waste any money. (All three local police departments and the school district) are going to put our heads together and do what we think is best to protect our children."

Mayor Sal Panto said he plans to hold a forum on community safety issues sometime in March at EAHS, likely on a Saturday. He added that the discussion is likely to include a wide variety of viewpoints from around the community, in addition to school personnel and law enforcement.

But curbing violent incidents and improving overall public safety in the city is not just about keeping kids safe in school, Warren noted.

"(It's) not only so (students) don't become victims of crimes, but so they don't become perpetrators as well," Warren said.

Easton Weed and Seed Director Laura Accetta, whose agency works with some of the most disadvantaged individuals and families in the city, agreed.

"Problems don't start in the schools. They start at home, and then the schools have to deal with it," she said.

Accetta estimated that of the 4,000 or so inmates at Northampton County Prison, some 2,600 of them take medication for mental illnesses. She added too that a large number of those released on supervised probation are also parents.

Added stresses, such as lack of employment and education, constant financial pressures, lack of food security, and sometimes substance abuse are also factors that lead to difficulties for children that contribute to neighborhood issues.

"This is normal to these children," she said.

Easton Area Community Center Director Anita Mitchell agreed, adding that children that attend the center often don't immediately see alternatives to violence because they haven't been taught otherwise.

"The don't realize that this isn't the world they see on TV," Mitchell said. "It takes so long for talking--to explain we can solve this with words, not our fists."

Panto noted that violence isn't just an urban issue.

"Everyone is having an issue with the culture of violence," he said, noting that recent mass shooting incidents have all happened in more affluent suburbs. "There's a vast amount of violence out there. The kind of violence that happens in the city is different from in the suburbs, but they all have problems."

He added that he thinks the amount of violence on TV and in video games, to some, makes it socially acceptable.

Easton Area Middle School Principal Charlene Symia said that positive reinforcement for children is something she's found to be more effective than negative punishments.

"We have some disconnected children that are facing things no one should face," she said.

The school district is working on "the Medici Group", a parent-suggested program that will help connect those kids with community leaders and other role models so they can share stories and positive messages of encouragement to succeed.

"We're going to work with these children to give them that message of hope," she said. "We teach, we model, and we reinforce positive behavior. We're expanding on it now."

Mitchell agreed a multi-faceted approach is needed to improve the current situation.

"I think it's really important that the agencies and the school districts start working closely together," she said. "Some kids feel they really don't have anybody."

Accetta agreed.

"The teachers have a hard enough time just teaching their classes. We can't expect them to be social workers too," she said. "But if there was someone to send them to..."

Those present seemed to agree that people working through their various agencies working together would provide the best outcome, though nothing was formally decided Tuesday evening. All said the meeting was a precursor to the larger community forum planned for March.

For his part, Panto also said the city plans to buy some houses to sell to working families to help them build equity.

"Many neighborhoods don't have role models," he said. "If we can bring in working families that can be role models...It takes more than parks and sidewalks. It takes houses."

Warren noted that while solutions won't be easily found to problems the community faces, talking about the issues is a good start.

"Even though we're just discussing, from discussions come solutions," he said.

Updated on Thursday, January 24 at 11:31 a.m. to correct the last name of EACC Director Anita Mitchell.

This Week in Easton, January 21 to 24

This week starts with the holiday that honors Martin Luther King Jr.--a good time to reflect on both how far we've come and how far we still have to go when it comes to civil rights and real equality in our nation...

Monday, January 21

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many local, state and federal offices are closed.

Martin Luther King Day of Service "Paying it Forward": 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northampton Community College volunteers will work with children ages 5 to 15 on dance, drama, arts & crafts, and there will be a panel discussion about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. 610-861-5300

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Open House: 3 to 8 p.m. Team basketball challenge games for children 5 to 18, and a number of activities emphasizing anti-violence and anti-bullying messages, including situational roleplay that includes how to avoid violent behaviors through conflict resolution, plus “A look at violence in our lives and what we can do to prevent it” presented by Guillermo Lopez, Director NCBI Cops and Community. Light refreshments will be served, along with a community meal at 7 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones-Houston Way. For more information, contact Dean Young at 610-253-5846.

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).

Easton Restaurant Week continues through Saturday, Jan. 26.

Tuesday, January 22

Duplicate Bridge: 11:30 a.m. Open game. Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St.

Easton City Council Committee meeting: 6 p.m. On the agenda, a discussion with local organizations and EASD officials on initiatives, potential plans and ideas pertaining to school and community safety. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Forks Township Planning Commission workshop meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Karaoke: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. College Hill Tavern, 420 Cattell St. 610-252-9456

Wednesday, January 23

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Palmer Township Environmental Steering Committee meeting: 7 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township).





Country Dancing: 7 to 11 p.m. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, January 24

"Work of James A. DePietro – Mixed Messages: Art Narratives" Opening Reception: 7 to 9 p.m. A reception for a solo show of award-winning mixed-media paintings by James A. DePietro whose narrative works express a unique and imaginative point of view on a variety of contemporary themes. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Tiffany & the Skyliners: 8 to 11 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With DJ Will. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Ritchie Romantz: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net
"This Week in Easton" lists what's happening during the weekdays, from special events to who's playing to government meetings, all in one handy place. Not just in the City of Easton, but for the entire greater Easton area...Published every Monday morning!

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Updated, Tuesday, January 22 at 1:10 p.m.

Fourth Candidate Announces Run for District Court Judge

By Christina Georgiou

Tim Prendergast

Local lawyer Tim Prendergast announced today that he intends to run for the district magistrate seat left vacant by the sudden death of Judge Gay Elwell.

With a law practice in the West Ward, Prendergast said he has extensive experience arguing a wide variety of cases in district court, as well as serving as a part-time public defender.

"It is this practical experience and knowledge and skill set that I would offer the citizens of this District, along with my love of this city and its residents and a commitment to my profession," Prendergast said.

Prendergast also cited his family's deep roots in the city, that his father and grandfather were Lafayette College graduates, and a family history of community service in a variety of roles.

"It is this commitment to serve this community that I now seek to emulate in seeking this position, and I believe that I not only have the legal knowledge necessary to perform the duties of magistrate, but the temperament, energy, compassion and commitment that this particular district requires," Prendergast said.

"This district will be best served by an experienced attorney, versed in criminal and civil procedure and the rules of evidence and capable of making the fair and appropriate decisions from day one," he added.

Prendergast said he will be knocking on doors and meeting with local residents in the coming months, asking for their votes.

Prendergast is the fourth to announce his intention to run for magistrate of district court 03-2-05, which covers the Downtown, College Hill and part of the West Ward neighborhoods in the City of Easton.

Others that have announced they will vie for the position are Easton codes enforcement officer Sharbel Koorie, Downtown attorney Antonia Grifo, and Northampton County Constable Lance Wheeler.

It is rumored that Easton City Controller Tony Bassil is also intending to run, but he has not yet made an official announcement.

It is still possible that Governor Tom Corbett might appoint someone to fill the vacant position, but this is seeming more and more unlikely as time passes. It is expected that the declared candidates will all crossfile and run in the primary election in the spring, with the final winner to be decided in the November election.

Weekend Guide, January 18 to 20

If you haven't been felled by the 'flu, that is reason enough to get out and enjoy this weekend. (Or even go jump in an icy river for a good cause.)

Friday, January 18

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Foxtrot instruction with Con Gallagher, 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing with music by DJ Caro Coffinger, 8 to 10 p.m. Benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-258-6271 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Beginner lessons at 7:15 p.m. $5 per person for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

George Kilby Jr.: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Easton School of Rock - "That '70s Show", Emily's Toybox: 8 p.m. Tribute to the music of the 70s. Emily's Toybox follows at 11 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.easton.schoolofrock.com

Go Trio: 9 p.m. to midnight. Jazz. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Chuck Schubert & Co. with Erik Binder: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Family Circus Trio: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

J2: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ Primetime: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Saturday, January 19

1st Annual Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge: In-person registration, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals that have committed to raising $50 or more get to plunge into the icy Delaware River! Too chicken? You can still participate. Benefits Special Olympics Pennsylvania Athletes. Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive. Click here for full event  details.

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh, local organic produce, all-natural pastured meat, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheese and bread, baked goods, prepared foods, more. Plus holiday arts mart featuring local crafters and exhibits. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs must be on leash, cats in carriers. $12, rabies; $15, distemper or bordetella; $25, heartworm/lyme test or fiv/felv; $20 lyme vaccine; $25, microchipping. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Care Net Mark Schultz Concert: 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.itickets.com or by calling 317-363-2443. Calvary Baptist Church, 5300 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. www.calvarybaptistpa.org

Ricky Bell & Ian Frey: 8 p.m.  The Pickled Egg, 2049 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 610-258-1576

Kevin O'Connell: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Easton School of Rock - "That '70s Show", DJ Mo Rada: 8 p.m. Tribute to the music of the 70s. Followed by DJ at 11 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.easton.schoolofrock.com or www.RivalsEaston.com

Yard Byard: 9 p.m. to midnight. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th Street 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Austin Colon: 9 p.m. to midnight. Acoustic rock. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Big Valley Bluegrass: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Scott Harrington: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949

Rocky & Friends: Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Sunday, January 20

Easton Restaurant Week: Begins today, runs through Saturday, Jan. 26. Click here for more information.

Mike Lorenz: 11 a.m. Jazz, brunch. Sette Luna, 219 Ferry St. 610-253-8888

Camp Papillon Adoption Day: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petco, 3895 Dryland Way, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 570-420-0450 or www.camppapillon.org

Film - "October Baby": 6:30 p.m. Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Lane, Palmer Township. 610-253-2565

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Save the Date!

The 7th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree is set to happen on Saturday, January 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. Spend the evening sampling decadent cholate desserts from eighteen bakeries, restaurants and chocolatiers. Live music, chocolate-inspired massage and a cash-bar round out this Easton Main Street Initiative fundraiser. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance to attend. Visit www.eastonmainstreet.org for more information or to buy tickets online.

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Police Find, Raid Another Meth Lab

Another local area suspected methamphetamine lab was raided and shut down today, Easton Police report.

Two adults were detained after police executed a search warrant at 1415 Pine St. at about 2:12 p.m. today. The Easton Police Vice/Narcotics Unit and Pennsylvania State Police SERT and Clandestine Laboratory Team were involved in the operation, authorities said.

Arrested was Michael Williams, 52, who lived at the raided address and will face charges of manufacturing methampthetamine and possibly other related offenses, police said.

The other person who was initially detained was released without charge, police said.

Police say methamphetamine cooking materials were located in the residence, and that their presence indicates the illegal drug was being produced there.

The potentially hazardous materials were removed safely from the dwelling by the PSP Clandestine Lab Team and will be held as evidence, police said.

The investigation and associated raid today is related to the one that happened last week, on Jan. 11 at 120 North 15th St., authorities confirmed.

Updated at 4:52 p.m. to include mention of the release of the other person that was initially detained.