Man faces Monday trial on drug charges

Published 12:45 pm Thursday, July 30, 2015

CUMBERLAND — A Monday trial date is set in Cumberland Circuit Court for a Chester man arrested in March in connection to manufacturing methamphetamine.

Christopher William Skeens was arrested in March after a narcotics search warrant was executed in Cumberland, which resulted in the discovery of a used methamphetamine lab and approximately 200-250 grams of methamphetamine oil, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

The oil had an estimated street value of $20,000-$25,000, according to law enforcement officials.

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Skeens is facing three felony charges in connection to the incident, including manufacturing and possession of a controlled substance.