Local couple faces narcotics charges
A Camp Overton Road couple faces narcotics charges after lawmen raided their home Thursday, seizing a methamphetamine lab and a small marijuana operation.
The suspects, Manuel Buckner, 38, and Trina Michelle Gould, 23, are charged with manufacture of meth and possession of marijuana for resale.
The raid came Thursday afternoon following nearly a month of surveillance of the residence by sheriff’s investigators. The intensive surveillance operation began after lawmen received several tips meth trafficking was occurring at the rural residence.
“There was quite a bit of traffic out there,” said Sheriff Jackie Matheny. “We think he was dealing quite a bit.”
Armed with a search warrant, officers moved in just before dark Thursday. A search of the residence netted numerous components commonly used in the manufacture of meth including, but not limited to ephedrine, phosphorous and iodine. Matheny said officers also found finished product at the home.
In addition to the meth, officers also found a small amount of marijuana. However, the drug was separated in individual packages, leading officers to believe the marijuana was intended for sale.