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Manheim Family Caught Dealing Thousands Of Grams Of THC, Abusing 18 Animals, Authorities Say

A Manheim family of four was caught "dealing marijuana and neglecting several animals" at their home, the Lancaster County District Attorney's office says.

Heide, Jordan, Austin, Scott Breland (left to right) and the items seized from their home in the 100 block of West Colebrook Street Manheim.

Heide, Jordan, Austin, Scott Breland (left to right) and the items seized from their home in the 100 block of West Colebrook Street Manheim.

Photo Credit: Lancaster County district attorney's office

Jordan, 24; Austin, 21; Scott, 49; and Heide Breland, 46, all of the 100 block of West Colebrook Street, were arrested following a search warrant executed Jan. 13 at approximately 10:50 a.m. by Members of the Drug Task Force, with the assistance of Manheim Borough Police.

The authorities found "3,284 grams of marijuana, two digital gram scales, two boxes of sandwich bags, and used vacuum-sealed bags with marijuana residue. Additionally, 73 THC vape pens and 32 THC gummy packs were located. Thirteen total rifles and handguns with assorted ammunition and $3,488.00 were located in the residence," the da's office states in the release adding that, "sixteen cats and two dogs were found in the residence with several medical conditions and at least three of the cats needed medical intervention. The animals were not provided access to clean and sanitary shelter. Nine of the animals were not provided necessary veterinary care. The SPCA removed the animals from the residence."

Austin Breland and Jordan Breland are each charged with four felonies for possession with intent to deliver marijuana and conspiracy, and for possession with intent to deliver THC and conspiracy, two misdemeanors for prohibited offensive weapon and conspiracy, and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as 18 summary counts of neglect of an animal, and nine summary counts of neglect of an animal, failure to provide veterinary care, authorities say. 

Scott and Heide Breland are each charged with a misdemeanor count of prohibited offensive weapons and conspiracy, 18 summary counts of neglect of an animal, and nine summary counts of neglect of an animal, failure to provide veterinary care. 

They've all been held in the Lancaster County Prison on $100,000 bail each and their preliminary hearing has been set before Magisterial District Judge Randall L. Miller on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

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