Two people are in jail for felony drug charges and child endangerment after police seized narcotics and drug paraphernalia within reach of three children.David M. Andrews, 36, and Becky L. Ipock, 36, both of Truesdale, are charged with delivery of a controlled substance and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Andrews also faces a felony charge for allegedly stealing power tools valued at $1,600.Truesdale Police Department, assisted by three other law enforcement agencies, executed a search warrant Jan. 9 at a home on the 300 block of Water Street where Andrews and Ipock reside. Arrest reports state numerous drugs and items that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located on floors, tables and in drawers around the house. A loaded handgun was found in the master bedroom.Three children, ranging in age from 6 months to 11 years old, live in the home and had easy access to many items seized during the search, police said. A plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine allegedly was found in the children’s bedroom.Also located in the residence were various power tools. Andrews allegedly admitted to transporting a person to and from Chic Lumber in Warrenton for the purpose of committing a burglary and stealing the tools. Andrews and Ipock both admitted to selling meth, police allege.The suspects are in custody at the Warren County Jail and had arraignments scheduled for Jan. 23 in Warren County Circuit Court. They are being held under a $40,000 bond for Andrews and $25,000 bond for Ipock.

Truesdale police seized a firearm, narcotics, cash and stolen power tools during a search of a house on the 300 block of North Water Street. 

Truesdale Police Department photo

David Andrews

Becky Ipock