Preble County man sentenced for meth lab

A Preble County man has been convicted of making meth and sentenced to prison, according to a news release.

David Shindeldecker, 40, was arrested on Nov. 29, 2014 during a traffic stop. He was charged with driving with a suspended license, and during a patdown, the deputy found a container of methamphetamine in Shindeldecker’s jacket pocket. Additional meth was found in hidden in his jacket as he was booked into the jail, which led to additional charges. During a search of his home, consented to by his mother, deputies found a large meth lab.

The Preble County Prosecutor’s office announced that Shindeldecker was sentenced to five years mandatory prison time for the “Illegal Manufacturing” charge, three years for “Endangering Children”, and three years for “Illegal Conveyance” (stemming from attempting to take the drug into the jail). All sentences to be served concurrently.

“Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug which ruins lives,” said Prosecuting Attorney Martin P. Votel. “The only way to fight the distribution of the drug is by prosecuting those who manufacture it, one lab at a time.”

The Court explained that it elected not to sentence Shindeldecker on three remaining charges. They merged with the “Illegal Manufacturing” charge for the purpose of sentencing.

Shindeldecker also received a mandatory period of post release control of five years after getting out of prison.