Meth Lab County Road 12, Oct 26, 2010

11/01/2010

According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, on Wednesday, October 26, Cherokee County Narcotics Unit agents discovered a large one pot clandestine methamphetamine lab operation, 38 reaction vessels, over 50 gas generators and other chemicals used in the manufacture of meth in a wooded area off County Road 12 in Spring Garden. Donnie Lewis Maddox, Jr., 27, has been charged with unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and non-support. Jessica J. Landers, 18, has been charged with 2nd degree manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Both individuals are currently incarcerated in the Cherokee County Detention Center. According to Commander Charles Clifton of the Cherokee County Narcotics Unit, this is the largest methamphetamine lab discovery of the year, and the largest site ever discovered for the