LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ROBERT B. McCALLUM, JR., SHERIFF
Month: May 2015
Methamphetamine Lab Busted in Fanning Springs
April
30, 2015
30, 2015
Levy County Drug Task Force Investigators developed information
from a witness who indicated that methamphetamine was being manufactured at 8841 NW 174th Street,
in Fanning Springs. The witness stated
that the suspects were “cooking meth” at the location up to four times a day,
depending on their ability to obtain the necessary ingredients.
from a witness who indicated that methamphetamine was being manufactured at 8841 NW 174th Street,
in Fanning Springs. The witness stated
that the suspects were “cooking meth” at the location up to four times a day,
depending on their ability to obtain the necessary ingredients.
Based
on the witness statements and other evidence gathered, Task Force Investigators
obtained and executed a search warrant at the premises later that day. During the search, Investigators located and
seized numerous items associated with the manufacture and use of
methamphetamine. These included dismantled
lithium batteries, muratic acid, drain cleaner, used hypodermic needles,
smoking pipes, and electronic scales.
Investigators also seized 30 grams of liquid “meth oil.”
on the witness statements and other evidence gathered, Task Force Investigators
obtained and executed a search warrant at the premises later that day. During the search, Investigators located and
seized numerous items associated with the manufacture and use of
methamphetamine. These included dismantled
lithium batteries, muratic acid, drain cleaner, used hypodermic needles,
smoking pipes, and electronic scales.
Investigators also seized 30 grams of liquid “meth oil.”
The
property owner was determined to be Michael Austin Jones (3-25-53). Investigators also developed evidence that
Jones had an unrelated minor female residing at the house with him. Jones was arrested and booked at the Levy County
Detention Center. The charges against him include the
following:
1.
Trafficking in Methamphetamine;
Trafficking in Methamphetamine;
2.
Manufacturing Methamphetamine;
Manufacturing Methamphetamine;
3.
Child Neglect;
Child Neglect;
4.
Distribution of Methamphetamine;
Distribution of Methamphetamine;
5.
Interference with Child Custody; and
Interference with Child Custody; and
6.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Jones
was given a bond of $150,000.00 on the Interference with Child Custody and
Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor charges. Bond has not been set yet on the remaining
charges.
was given a bond of $150,000.00 on the Interference with Child Custody and
Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor charges. Bond has not been set yet on the remaining
charges.
As
always, LCSO encourages the public to contact us or Crime Stoppers of Levy
County to report suspicious methamphetamine activity.
always, LCSO encourages the public to contact us or Crime Stoppers of Levy
County to report suspicious methamphetamine activity.
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