Meth House Busted on Burton Drive

Stow Police uncovered a meth lab in a Burton Drive house Thursday after following up on a tip from a concerned resident.

Police responded to a welfare check after receiving reports that two occupants of the house at 4092 Burton Drive were possibly using drugs.

"Officers responded and met with the homeowner, who allowed the officers to check the residence for anyone who might be in distress," according to a police press release. "Officers discovered a male and a female hiding in the basement. The basement was filled with smoke and there was heavy chemical odor in the air."

Sarah M. Bimshas, 26, and Joseph D. Papp, 34, were both arrested and charged with illegal manufacturing of drugs, a first degree felony, and illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a second degree felony.

Bimshas' 8-year-old daughter also was found in the home and was taken into custody by Summit County Children’s Services pending further investigation.

Both Bimshas and Papp were arraigned today.

As for the lab, the Stow Fire Department ventilated the house and the Stow Police Department was assisted by the Summit County Drug Unit in cleaning up the meth lab, according to police. The hazardous materials were taken from the scene by a hazardous material contractor who is under contract with the Drug Enforcement Administration.