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Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention Project of South Dakota

METH Awareness And Prevention Project of South Dakota

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April 4, 2007

In Iowa A 45-year-old man faces felony Meth manufacturing charges, Meth possession and possession of precursors after officers discovered a Meth lab in his home. Officials removed numerous chemicals and equipment after executing the search of the suspect's home. If he is convicted on all charges, he could be sentenced to up to 37-years in prison and a $18,000 fine.

In Missouri One man faces felony charges of attempting to deliver or manufacture Meth. He was arrested after officers served a search warrant and found a large amount of Meth, money and a loaded pistol in one home. The suspect has six prior convictions for drugs, forgery and robbery.

In California A father of three was arrested for allegedly running a drug operation in his home that involved at least two of his sons. The 42-year-old man and a second suspected drug dealer, a 32-year-old man who had been selling large quantities of Meth delivered to him by the father, were picked up after a week-long investigation. The two adults were arrested during a Meth delivery involving more than a pound of the drug. The Meth was found in the father’s car, along with his 15-year-old son. Police say the 15-year-old had been riding with his father during a number of monitored drug sales. The man’s 17-year-old son received a text message during the arrests, warning him about the bust. He was caught while apparently trying to run from their home with about $6,000 in cash. A nine-year-old child also lived in the home. Investigators discovered a Meth lab and substances for cutting the drugs inside the house. All three children were placed into protective custody. The adults face numerous Meth-related charges; the father could also be charged with child endangerment.

In Iowa A 50-year-old family practice physician was arrested after officers found more than 11 pounds of Meth and several firearms in his home and in a neighbor's house. He was looking after the neighbor’s home while the owner was away. The doctor is charged with possession with intent to deliver Meth, possession with intent to deliver Meth while in possession of a firearm, and violation of the Iowa drug tax stamp. If convicted, he faces up to 55 years in prison. He has been in private practice for nearly 25 years.

In Wisconsin Police are searching for a man is wanted in connection with a Meth lab. Authorities say it is the third Meth lab in the state since September. He recently posted $40,000 cash bail on a pending Meth lab charge from an earlier arrest.

In Iowa A 29-year-old woman received a four-year suspended prison sentence and was placed on two years of probation after pleading guilty to two counts of child endangerment. She was charged after she and her children were found living where a Meth lab was in operation. She was not charged with the manufacturing of Meth, but it can be considered child endangerment to have children living in close proximity to a known Meth lab.

In New Mexico Police busted a Meth lab in a home located just yards from a school. A 45-year-old man was arrested after a tip led police to his home. It marked the second time in three months the suspect has been busted for making Meth.

In California Police are searching for a Meth cook who tossed out his inventory along with the trash. A farm worker found waste from a Meth superlab in an almond orchard. Whoever dumped the trash also threw out $50,000 worth of Meth. Deputies are sifting through the evidence to see if they can find anything to trace back to the person who dumped the drugs.