WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Pittsburgh man was arrested for allegedly trafficking crystal methamphetamine and a homemade gun in Westmoreland County.
Officials with the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office say Chad Chamberlin, 51, was arrested after undercover officers were sold crystal meth and an AR-15 without a serial number.
Police initially heard reports that Chamberlin was selling crystal meth in various parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. A tip helped undercover officers get in contact with Chamberlin to set up a drug buy.
Chamberlin reportedly met with the informant and undercover officers at a home in Rillton, where he sold an ounce of crystal meth for $400 and offered an AR-15 for $500. He said the gun “shoots nice,” officials say.
Another operation was set for July 22, at which time Chamberlain was arrested at a gas station along Route 30 in North Huntingdon Township.
Officials say Chamberlain’s vehicle contained 57 grams of crystal meth, a glass pipe and more than $1,300.
Chamberlain is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison and has failed to post bail.
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