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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 6, 2007

In Texas A doctor who treated an 8-month-old for possible Meth exposure described it as a "pretty significant" dosage. He said the drugs were either stuffed in the child's mouth or mixed in with food or formula. The infant boy was taken to the hospital after a near four-hour stay at a his grandmother's house. According to reports, the mother said she left the boy at the house and when she picked up the infant, he was "acting unusual and was very slow in responding" to her. Lab results showed Meth and amphetamine in the infant's system, and caffeine and nicotine in his blood. A search of the grandmother's house did not turn up any illegal narcotics. Both the mother and grandmother have an extensive history with police. Police are waiting until the investigation is complete and reports finished before saying when – or if - there will be any warrants filed in the case. Meanwhile, the boy and a 20-month old girl were taken from the mother’s custody and placed with Child Protection Services.

In Idaho An investigation that started in January ended with a bust of a Meth operation. Detectives bought small amounts of Meth before getting a search warrant for a home. The search turned up more drugs. A 29-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

In Missouri A 43-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for felony possession of Meth. He had multiple prior felony convictions for both the manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances, including Meth and cocaine, so he received a stiffer sentence than what the charge would normally draw. A search warrant last July yielded numerous items of drugs and drug paraphernalia throughout his home. Another co-defendant in the case still faces felony drug charges.

In Iowa A family-practice doctor, arrested after officers found pounds of Meth in his home, is still eligible to practice medicine if he is released from jail. The 50-year-old faces charges of Meth possession with intent to deliver, Meth possession with intent to deliver while in possession of a firearm and violation of the drug tax stamp act. He is being held on a $1.6 million bond. Though he is facing criminal charges, he is legally eligible to continue practicing medicine if he is released from jail. An emergency order can be issued revoking his license if the examiners board finds cause.

In Missouri A Mexican national was sentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute Meth. The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute more than a pound of Meth in 2006. Two co-defendants also have also pleaded guilty.