Two Boonville residents were arrested and charged with the possession and manufacturing of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school and park on Thursday, Jan. 4

The Warrick County Sheriff's Department and the Boonville Police Department uncovered information that a methamphetamine lab was located at 1021 S. Second Street.

After serving a search warrant, Shawn Kahler, 29, and Courtney Leisner, 25, both residents of the home, were charged with several drug-related felonies.

Along with drug paraphernalia, police also confiscated a substantial amount of anhydrous ammonia, a chemical that is used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and is extremely hazardous.

Kahler was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school or park, a class B felony, possession of methamphetamine, precursors and anhydrous ammonia within 1,000 feet of a school or park, all class C felonies, maintaining a common nuisance, a class D felony, and possession of paraphernalia.

Leisner was charged with possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school or park, a class C felony, and possession of precursors, anhydrous ammonia, paraphernalia, as well as maintaining a common nuisance.

Kahler's class B felony is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Class C felonies are punishable by up to eight years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

"This investigation is like too many in our past that exposed the suspects and neighbors to the danger of the meth manufacturing process," said Sheriff Marvin Heilman.

"This was a significant, active lab and I am proud of the team work of our narcotics unit and the Boonville Police for their quick work to eliminate this criminal enterprise," Heilman added.