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Indiana State Police arrested two people for manufacturing the illegal drug methamphetamine at a Mount Vernon, Ind., house after a sergeant driving by the residence at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday smelled a strong odor of ether. Other troopers were called to the house. A trooper saw items used in making methamphetamine in plain view and police then obtained a search warrant. Police found methamphetamine and marijuana inside the house.

Arrested on preliminary charges of manufacturing methamphetamine were Patrick Martin, 34, of Mount Vernon, and Lisa McCroy, 28, of Evansville. Both were being held at the Posey County jail Sunday.