Bedford – Yesterday evening, the Indiana State Police Meth Task Force along with Officer Bill Allen from the Oolitic Police Department executed a search warrant at 1416 Breckenridge Road, Bedford. The investigation started with an anonymous tip that led to a search warrant of the residence. Officers found mixed chemicals that were used to manufacture methamphetamine along with white powder that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also located two children, ages 4 and 8 at the residence. The department of child services was contacted to assure the welfare of the children. None of the drugs or mixed chemicals were located inside the residence.

ARRESTED:

Derrick Pafford, 31 of Bloomington was incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail on charges of:
1) Manufacturing Methamphetamine "B" Felony
2) Possession of Methamphetamine "D" Felony
3) Resisting Law Enforcement "A" Misdemeanor
4) Maintaining a Common Nuisance "D" Felony

Anyone with methamphetamine information can anonymously contact the Indiana State Police Meth Task Force at (812) 332-4411. Information can be as simple as strange chemical odors or other suspicions. Often times the manufacture of methamphetamine can give off odors compared to starting fluid, Coleman camp fuel or ammonia.