The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force Investigators received information on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:21 p.m. involving an active meth lab located in Lee. Investigators were familiar with this location due to a previous investigation back in June of 2015 where meth lab materials were discovered but not active.
The court dismissed the previous arrest made from this investigation without charges.
Investigators responded to the address and made contact with the owner of the property. After explaining to the property owner the purpose for being there, investigators were given consent to enter and search a garage. Upon entering the garage, investigators located the suspect, who was identified as Randal Scott, Jr.
Investigators informed Scott that information had been received reporting methamphetamine was being manufactured inside the garage. Scott initially denied that meth was being “cooked” inside the garage; however, during a search of the garage investigators located an active “meth cook” along with numerous items commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine.
The garage was immediately evacuated due to the volatile nature of the active cook. Investigators were able to re-enter the garage to disassemble the meth cook and collect evidence while wearing protective safety suits. Scott finally admitted to cooking the meth and informed investigators that the cook “should be safe” but suggested to contain the cook in a cool area.
Scott was arrested on scene without further incident and is facing charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug equipment.