2 Lawrence residents charged in meth bust

Two Lawrence residents were charged in Douglas County District Court on Monday in connection with a methamphetamine bust on Sunday.

According to the Douglas County District Attorney’s office, Christopher R. Musick, 27, was charged with one count of felony unlawful acts under the state’s chemical control statute. The law makes it illegal for anyone to possess items such as ephedrine with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, such as methamphetamine.

Boni Biesheuvel, 24, was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lawrence police said the two were arrested in a hotel parking lot in the 500 block of McDonald Drive. Musick was also arrested on a traffic court warrant from Franklin County and three outstanding Lawrence Municipal Court warrants.

While making the arrest, an officer then discovered components of a suspected methamphetamine lab in the trunk of his car, police said.

Booking officers said both suspects remained in the Douglas County Jail on Monday.