In last week’s Republican, it was reported that Daniel R. McMahan, of Gerald, was indicted on federal meth-related charges stemming from an incident in January at the Stanton Motel.

Daniel’s wife, Laura A. McMahan is also being indicted on five different counts according to an arrest warrant from United States District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri.

One count of the indictment charges Mrs. McMahan with knowingly and intentionally manufacturing in excess of 50 grams of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine. McMahan is also charged with knowingly and intentionally manufacturing meth on a premises in which an individual under the age of 18 was present.

Another count on the indictment included knowingly and intentionally manufacturing meth and creating a substantial risk of harm to human life. Lastly, McMahan is charged with knowingly renting, leasing and making available the place for the purpose of unlawfully manufacturing, storing, distributing or using a controlled substance, to wit; a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. This is different to Daniel’s last count of his indictment in that he was charged with knowingly using a hotel room for the purpose of manufacturing meth.