MT. VERNON, IL — Two people were arrested at a Mt. Vernon home on meth charges Wednesday. Mt Vernon Police Department Patrol Officers and members of the MVPD/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Joint Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 1624 North 17th Street. The narcotics unit had developed information indicating illegal narcotics were being sold from the residence resulting in a Jefferson County search warrant being issued.

The resident, 54-year-old Alan R. Schuster, was arrested on charges of Aggravated Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver 15 – 100 grams and Possession of Drug Equipment.

While law enforcement was still at the home they made contact with two subjects in a vehicle who had pulled up to the residence. As a result 34-year-old Jermaine T. Brown was found in possession of methamphetamine for delivery. Brown was taken into custody for Aggravated Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver 15 – 100 grams.

Both are lodged in the Jefferson County Justice Center awaiting their first court appearance.