Natick Man, Hudson Woman Arraigned After Meth Lab Found in Framingham

Tara Sandler, 31, of Hudson, and Kevin Sullivan, 28, of Natick were arraigned Tuesday on charges of distribution of a Class B substance (manufacturing), possession of an electric stun gun, trespassing, and a municipal ordinance violation, according to the Middlsex District Attorney’s Office.

Middlesex District Court Judge Douglas Stoddart set bail at $6,500 cash for Sandler and revoked bail on an active case.

The Judge set bail at $5,500 cash for Sullivan, declining to revoke bail in an active case involving Sullivan.

Framingham Police said a tip led them to a property on Meadow Street in Framingham on Monday, April 13, where the defendants were found at a tent site along with items which appear to be used in “cooking” methamphetamine.

Framingham Police also found items generally associated with a drug manufacturing operation: a torch, gas generator, scale, funnels, and several chemicals, including, muriatic acid, ammonium nitrate, and sodium hydroxide.

In addition, police officers found methamphetamine on the site along with an electronic stun gun and a machete.

Framingham Police said the two were operating a crystal meth drug lab out of an illegal camp site at the former New England Sand and Gravel, off Meadow Street.

The property, formerly known as New England Sand and Gravel, is currently under development as a residential subdivision, said Lt. Cronin. Construction has begin on the multi-unit development, known as Danforth Green.

The next court hearing for Sandler and Sullivan is scheduled for Monday, May 11.

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Release courtesy of Middlesex District Attorney’s Office

Photos courtesy of Framingham Police