Pennsylvania - Suspects in home invasion found; meth lab discovered

OFF THE WIRE
Bob Kalinowski
Citizens Voice

The residence in Hunlock Township where an intruder was killed Tuesday morning during a home invasion was operating a methamphetamine lab, state police revealed today.
State police remain at the property, collecting evidence.
Police also released some new details in the case that left a man dead and a woman wounded at 59 Old Tavern Road.
Investigators said convicted felon Robert Muntz, 44, entered the home around 11:40 a.m., wearing a ski mask and brandishing a handgun.
He encountered an armed, female occupant and the two fired at each other. The female was shot in the arm. Muntz was shot in the head. He died at the scene.
Police originally believed two other masked people followed Muntz inside the home. However, it is now believed the two people – a man and a woman – remained outside the home, also wearing masks, but fled when shots were fired.
They are no longer considered to be “at large,” state police said in a press release.
"They're no longer on the run. We identified them," said state Trooper Tom Kelly. "We know who they are. We're interviewing them and determining their involvement in the case."
State police have yet to identify the female occupant who fatally shot Muntz, or the two people who accompanied Muntz to the home.
“This is a very involved investigation. Names are not being released at this time because doing so may hinder the investigation,” police wrote in a press release.
A search warrant was obtained for the residence and during the execution of the warrant, a methamphetamine lab was discovered, police said.
The Pennsylvania State Police Clandestine Lab Response Team (CLRT) responded at approximately 10 p.m. and removed any potential hazardous materials from the scene, police said.
Muntz was out on bail awaiting trial on three sets of criminal charges from 2009 and 2010, stemming from an assault, the operation of a methamphetamine lab and his alleged involvement with a drug ring run by the Ashley-based Outlaws Motorcycle Club, the local affiliate of a dangerous nationwide biker gang.

On March 18, 2009, Muntz was among 22 people snared in a drug bust targeting the motorcycle club. He was charged with delivery of methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine and criminal use of a communication facility. While being taken into custody at his 195 W. Green St. home, police observed methamphetamine-making materials and applied for a search warrant for the home. Authorities later seized more than 40 pieces of evidence - including gallons of hydrochloric acid and drain cleaner, glass jars and funnels - and 10 guns.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact state police at Shickshinny at 570-542-411

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