Guns and grenades found in storage unit connected to recent raid of Northland home
Following the discovery of a large cache of illegal drugs, weapons and explosives in a Northland home earlier this month, Clay County detectives announced Monday that they have uncovered a second stash of contraband in a storage unit.
Authorities said the most recent discovery is connected to the three people arrested in the raid of the home in Northland.
On Aug. 2, deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home in the 6500 block of North Hickory Street, where they discovered 107 pounds of explosive powder, 15 grenades, two pipe bombs and seven guns, plus ammunition.
The deputies, who were part of a Special Tactics and Response Team, also found a large amount of drugs, including 15 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of fentanyl paste and an undisclosed amount of psychedelic mushrooms.
The department announced Monday that they have since found an additional 13 homemade hand grenades, 17 guns and 31 cases of ammunition.
The first discovery of contraband led to the arrests of Cory D. Young, 46; Erika Lahr, 32; and Tammie L. Bindel Cole, 52.
The additional materials were found in a storage unit that Young is believed to have rented under a relative’s name, the department wrote Monday on social media.
Young is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and child endangerment. As a convicted felon, he could now face additional charges of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Lahr was charged with distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a firearm and child endangerment.
Bindel Cole was charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm.
All three are currently being held in Clay County jail on cash bonds ranging from $150,000 to $350,000. They may also face federal weapons-related charges.
An elementary-school-aged child present in the home during the search has been placed with a relative, the sheriff’s office said.
Anonymous tips were involved in the county’s initial investigation into the Northland home, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Previous reporting by Kendrick Calfee was used in this article.
