City man gets probation for his role in meth lab operation

YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has been placed on two years’ probation for allowing a friend to manufacture methamphetamine in his garage in exchange for drugs.

David T. Evans, 29, of Richview Avenue appeared today for sentencing before Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.

A county grand jury originally indicted Evans on felony charges of illegal manufacturing of drugs, but, in an agreement with prosecutors, he agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of possession of drugs.

In exchange for the plea, prosecutors agreed to stand silent on any sentencing recommendation.

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