Headlines 21 January 2013

Two arrested at Hillsboro motel

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Two Hillsboro residents were arrested early Saturday morning on charges of obstructing official business.

At 2 a.m. Jan. 19, officers of the Hillsboro Police Department were checking the Paragon Inn on West Main Street, looking for a suspect who had a warrant for his arrest. The suspect's vehicle was parked in the motel parking lot.

 

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A male suspect initially provided false information and was later arrested. That suspect is Matthew Fahnestock, 27, of Hillsboro.

At approximately 3 a.m., officers returned to the motel and arrested Michelle Meddock, 28, of Hillsboro.

According to the HPD, a "one-pot methamphetamine cook" was found in the motel room.

A search warrant was obtained and other items were located, the HPD said.

The incident remains under investigation.

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