Meth lab leads to stolen merchandise
A Morrison man has been arrested for the second time in recent months for operating an alleged meth lab.
The suspect, James (Bubba) McAmis, 41, of Parker Street in Morrison, was arrested over the weekend by deputies after the operation was found inside his home. He was on bond at the time, awaiting trial on another alleged lab found in his possession earlier this summer. Also arrested during the raid was Christian Lynn White, 19.
According to Sheriff Jackie Matheny, deputies went to McAmis’ home looking for another person wanted on an outstanding warrant. During their visit, officers reported seeing numerous items commonly used in the production of meth. A further search of the premises netted more items along with some finished product.
Lawmen were also able to clear several recent burglaries out of DeKalb County when numerous stolen items were found on McAmis’ property.
“We found a hoard of stolen merchandise,” Matheny said. “It should make the folks over in DeKalb County pretty happy since it will solve a lot of burglaries, but, as far as we can tell, there’s no property taken in any Warren County burglaries.”