A Butler County judge granted a couple weeks grace to a city man who is about to do state time for operating a volatile mobile meth lab.

Kenneth Roberson, 59, has until Dec. 14 to find out if his prostrate problems are caused by cancer, then report to prison.

But Roberson’s request to postpone sentencing on his 2- to 6-year jail sentence while his yet undiagnosed medical condition is treated was thwarted by his recent address: A Wagner Avenue home that’s been the sight of recent drug arrests and a shooting.

“His health issues haven’t prevented him from being involved in drug activity in the city,” argued county Assistant District Attorney Mark Lope, who wanted Roberson to go to prison immediately. “He’s trying to manipulate the court with his condition and his status as a veteran.”

Roberson, who’s criminal record spans three states in more than 30 years, claimed he was unaware there was drug activity in the home and moved as soon as he found out.

Lope retorted that Roberson’s denial of awareness was the same defense he’d initially presented in the meth lab case.

Roberson was charged in that case after city police got a tip about a potential meth lab in the 200 block of Roosevelt Boulevard.

Roberson pleaded guilty to two felonies: possessing red phosphorus with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and risking a catastrophe.

In another case, he pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

During the sentencing hearing, Roberson told county Judge Timothy McCune that he’s prepared to serve his state sentence, but he first wants to be tested for cancer and treated at the Veteran’s Administration in Pittsburgh.

He claimed that because of his medical issues he was unable to leave the couch on the first floor of the Wagner Avenue home and therefore had no knowledge of activities elsewhere in the house.

The judge declined to postpone Roberson’s sentencing. However, he ordered Roberson to report to prison a few days after he is reportedly scheduled for a biopsy.

“The state (prison) can take care of your medical condition,” McCune said.