Pubdate: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 Source: Southern Standard, The (TN) Copyright: 2002 Southern Standard & The Smithville Review Contact: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?brd=941 Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1513 Author: Duane Sherrill Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) METHMINNVILLE NAME STILL FITS The new year started off much as the last year ended as lawmen have already raided a pair of methamphetamine labs in 2002. "We're still after them," said Sheriff Jackie Matheny following the recent raids. "We lost count of how many labs we found last year. It seemed like we were getting one or two every week, almost every time we turned around there was another lab." The first alleged lab of the year was found at the New Bildad home of Johnny Leslie Argo, 31. According to Matheny, deputies obtained information a clandestine lab was in operation at the Argo residence. When they arrived to investigate, they reportedly found numerous items in the home commonly used in the production of meth. The items included, but were not limited to crystal iodine, muratic acid and jugs with tubes attached to them. Matheny said officers also found jugs containing layered liquid which have been sent for analysis. Normally, layered liquids indicate meth in its early stages of production. The next lab was hit Thursday evening when deputies raided the Saw Mill Road home of Randy Eugene Davenport, 42. Much like the Argo lab, Matheny said officers found numerous items used in the production of meth. Argo is charged with manufacture of meth while Davenport, in what is believed to be an unrelated lab, is charged with criminal attempt to manufacture meth. Given the fact the meth epidemic is still in full swing, Matheny said lawmen ask for the public's help in identifying where the illegal product is being made. Anyone with any information concerning a lab is asked to contact investigators at 473-8738. Identities of persons giving information will be kept confidential. - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager