Pike County Sheriff Charles S. Reader reports that in the last two days deputies from his office as well as investigators with the US 23 Major Crimes Task Force and Officers from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) have seized two illegal drug labs at the same address on Lapperell Road. Deputies have arrested several suspects in connection with the illegal drug labs. Arrested today were Benjamin Keith Knisley 31 years old of Peebles, Ohio and Kristina R. Agustus 33 years old of Xenia, Ohio. Both Benjamin Knisley and Kristina Augustus had warrants warrants for their arrest and are being questioned about their involvement in the illegal drug labs. Sheriff Reader is also asking for the public’s assistance in locating the whereabouts of a third suspect Travis Martin 34 years old of 3943 Lapperell Road Peebles, Ohio 45660. Sheriff’s Office investigators believe Travis Martin fled into the woods as they approached the home and may be hiding in the Bainbridge area. Travis Martin is currently wanted on Aggravated Robbery and Burglary Charges. Sheriff Reader is asking anyone having information as to the whereabouts of Travis Martin not to approach him instead please call their local law enforcement office.
Law enforcement officers on scene were assisted by Pike County EMS Squad 1, Pike County HazMat Team and Pike County 800 Fire Department. Sheriff Reader is asking anyone having information about this incident to please contact his office at 740-947-2111 or www.pikecosheriff.com to report anonymous tips.
