Following a drug investigation Friday by the Cabool Police Department, a man and two women each face multiple felony charges.
Christopher J. Casper, 48, of 999 Chestnut St. in Cabool, is charged with two felony drug offenses, along with other felonies including two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. He is also charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jennifer Casper, 48, also of 999 Chestnut St. in Cabool, is charged with felonies of drug possession, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful use of a weapon, along with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sara McKee, 40, of Cabool, is charged with felony drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a report, McKee was at the residence as part of a drug transaction.
A Cabool police officer reported that a team of law enforcement officers served a search warrant at the Caspers’ residence. The officer noted that the homeowner, Christopher Casper, is a known felon who was on probation and parole for previous convictions of assault and unlawful use of a weapon.
During the operation, contact was made with the three suspects, and a 5-year-old boy and 20-year-old man were also found inside the home.
As authorities searched the residence, many illegal items were located, including plastic bags containing methamphetamine, two rifles and a shotgun, according to a report. It was also discovered that a second minor-aged boy lived there.
The two Caspers and McKee each had bonds set at $150,000. Authorities said Jennifer Casper, a teacher, posted bond while held at the Cabool Police Department and McKee bonded out at the Texas County Jail. Christopher Casper is reportedly still held in jail.