Deputies nab two more suspected meth labs
Five people were arrested as a result of a pair of meth busts carried out by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend.
The first bust was made Friday when sheriff’s deputies, in the process of serving a warrant at 127 Lance Street, detected the unique odor associated with the production of meth. A subsequent search of the residence found numerous items commonly used to produce the drug. Charged with manufacture of meth was house resident John Christopher Elrod, 25.
The weekend’s second bust occurred Saturday in circumstances similar to Friday’s bust. This time officers were dispatched to 2352 South Chancery Street trailer No. 2 to make an arrest. In the process of doing so they again noticed the familiar odor of meth production. A search of the premises revealed numerous items used to make meth as well as an undisclosed amount of what is believed to be the finished product.
Charged with manufacture of meth in connection with this bust were Stacey Lynn Farless, 24; Bobby Ray Jaco, 33; and James Kelly Pedigo, 27. Charged with simple possession was Helana Carol Kirkpatrick, 22.
“These were two pretty good busts,” noted Sheriff Jackie Matheny.