Crime & Safety

Accused Meth Lab Operators Accept Plea Deals

James Hero, 38, and Colleen Yob, 40, were arrested following a police raid on their Hellertown apartment in August 2011.

accepted plea deals in Northampton County Court Friday, according to published media reports.

James Hero, 38, and Colleen Yob, 40, . Their 10-year-old son was living with them at the time.

According to the Express-Times, Hero pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver in the presence of a minor, both of which are felony charges.

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Yob pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to both the Express-Times and the Morning Call.

More than 20 charges against each of the two defendants were withdrawn as a result of their pleas, the Express-Times reported.

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Sentencing has been scheduled for March 9, according to the Morning Call report.


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