Dewey picks up his third strike for meth

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

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A Lowery Lane man took his third strike Sunday, caught with his third meth lab in a year.

The suspect, Scott Dewey, 33, may have used up his last strike as he will now likely face federal meth charges, where sentences run significantly longer.

Dewey was arrested at his residence on Lowery Lane early Sunday evening when lawmen arrived to arrest him for failure to appear in court in Overton County. Dewey reportedly pulled up to the house where deputy Kevin Murphy was waiting on him. A search of the suspect’s pockets at the time of his arrest netted a gram of what is believed to be meth. Ephedrine and other items used in the production of meth were found in his vehicle.

Lawmen then searched the home and found a hidden compartment under the stairs in his basement, where several items commonly used in the production of meth were being stored. Officers also found a gun with the lab.

According to Sheriff’s Lt. Jody Cavanaugh, the arrest marked the third time Dewey has been arrested for a meth lab. He was free on bond on prior charges at the time of his arrest Sunday. In addition to the meth labs, Dewey has also been arrested three other times for possession of drugs. All of the cases are still awaiting trial.

Given his repeated violations while free on bond, Dewey is being held under $150,000 bond at Warren County Jail.